26 September 2024 · Delegated
29, Glebe Aalin, Station Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5bx
Permission was granted to widen the existing driveway at 29 Glebe Aalin, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, to create a third external parking space in matching block paving, with associated lowering of the kerbs. The property is a detached house in the middle of Glebe Aalin, with an integrated garage at the front and a front garden that is partly driveway and partly lawn. The officer considered the principle of the development, the effect on the character and street scene of the area, and highway safety. The application was decided under delegated authority and approved on 26 September 2024, with two conditions attached.
The application was approved on 26 September 2024. The key planning considerations were the principle of the development, the impact on the character and street scene of the area, and highway safety. The proposal was found acceptable on all three counts.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
Prior to commencement, details for the drainage of the driveway shall be approved in writing by the Department. The drainage solution shall be installed according to the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: in the interest of protecting highway drainage.
