25 September 2024 · Delegated
5, Ballaterson Crescent, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bl
The application sought permission to erect a front porch and a single-storey rear extension at 5 Ballaterson Crescent, a semi-detached bungalow on the eastern side of Ballaterson Crescent in Peel. The property already has an attached garage, an integral porch, paved front parking for at least two vehicles, and a small conservatory to the rear. This application is a re-submission of an earlier approval (PA19/00237/B) for the same works. The officer assessed the proposal in two parts. The front porch was judged minor in scale, with a pitched roof and materials in keeping with the existing dwelling and the wider streetscene. The proposed rear extension, while larger than the existing conservatory, was considered unlikely to cause any new or increased impact on the neighbouring property to the south.
The front porch was considered modest in size and compatible in design with the dwelling and streetscene. The rear extension was not expected to cause any greater impact on neighbouring amenity than the existing conservatory. Highway Services confirmed no highways interest, and off-road parking was already sufficient. The proposal complied with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
general standards towards acceptable development
The proposal complies with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 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
parking standards
The proposal complies with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
