16 October 2024 · Delegated
Jareal, Bowling Green Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1eb
Permission was granted for alterations to the dwelling at Jareal, Bowling Green Road, Castletown, Isle of Man, including the conversion of an existing rear garage workshop into additional living accommodation. The property is a rendered bungalow set back from the highway, with a front garden and side driveway. The garage to the rear is already connected to the main house via a small extension. The surrounding street scene is varied, featuring detached bungalows, one-and-a-half storey properties, and two-storey dwellings on the same side, with two and three-storey terraced properties opposite. The main planning consideration was the effect of the proposed changes on the street scene and on neighbouring amenities. The application was approved subject to one condition.
The application was permitted by the Acting Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the impact on the street scene and neighbouring amenities, which was found to be acceptable. One condition applies to the approval.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The proposals are considered to comply with general Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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.
