1 July 2025 · Committee
Land West Of Merrion Park, Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, Isle Of Man, IM4 1bb
Permission was granted for the erection of a dwelling and attached garage on land west of Merrion Park, Old Castletown Road, in the hamlet of Ballaveare near Port Soderick, Isle of Man. The site sits on the east-bound carriageway of Old Castletown Road, with land rising from the road towards fields. The plot comprises mown grass with mature vegetation along its south-west and south-east boundaries, and an existing gate access onto Old Castletown Road. The Planning Committee approved the application on 1 July 2025, in line with the officer's recommendation. The approval was granted subject to eight conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application for a new dwelling and attached garage on land west of Merrion Park. The officer also recommended approval, and the committee's decision aligned with that recommendation.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to commencement, including clearing of the site, the tree protection measures as detailed on the Tree Protection Plan drawing no.TP-061124 Revision A shall be implemented. The Tree Protection Plan shall be followed until all elements of the new access, drive, parking and dwelling house construction are completed.
Condition 3
No works above damp proof course shall take place until a hard and soft landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.
Condition 4
Prior to any works above damp proof course on the site details of surface water drainage for the access and internal driveway must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department, and all works must be carried out in full accordance with the approved details and shall be installed prior to the first coming into use of the approved access and driveway works and retained thereafter.
Condition 5
No construction above damp proof course shall take place until a detailed schedule of the external materials for use on the walls and roof have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.
Condition 6
Prior to completion and or before the dwelling house is first brought into use, whichever occurs first, the new access, parking and turning and garage shall be completed as shown on drawing no. 2 and drawing no.4. Or if amended, as amended. The areas shall not be used for any purpose other than for access and the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall always remain free of obstruction for such use for the lifetime of the development.
Condition 7
Prior to the dwelling house first being brought into use the Solar panels, Air Source Heat Pump, Electric Vehicle Charging Points and associated energy connections shall be installed according to the plans and supporting information and operational.
Condition 8
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development shall be undertaken in accordance with any of the following Classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time:
