23 April 2025 · Delegated
Sebakwe, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6bt
Permission was granted for works to a two-storey semi-detached house on a corner plot in Port Erin. The proposal involved replacing the existing side porch, raising the flat roof of the attached single-storey garage, and fitting bi-fold doors to the garage's front elevation. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the changes on the surrounding area, and the potential effect on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. Both were considered acceptable. The decision was made by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority and is subject to one condition.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority on 23 April 2025. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the works on the street scene and any effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing impact. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
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
Transport Policy 4
Policies T4 and T7
Parishes which are examined in more detail later in the document. A key factor in the formulation of the Spatial Vision has been consideration of the findin gs of the Landscape Character Assessment4; an Island-wide Study undertaken in 2008.
Transport Policy 7
Policies T4 and T7
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
