14 February 2014 · Delegated
22, Scarlett Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nu
Permission was granted for an extension to the rear elevation and an enlargement of the rear dormer at 22 Scarlett Road, Castletown, Isle of Man. The property is a detached dormer bungalow on the northern side of the highway, with existing flat roof dormers to the front and rear roof slopes. The officer assessed three main planning issues: the effect on the character and appearance of the property, the impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties, and highways safety. All were considered acceptable. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 14 February 2014, subject to three planning conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 14 February 2014, subject to three conditions. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the property, the effect on neighbouring amenities, and highways safety, all of which were found to be acceptable.
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
Paragraph 8.12.1
in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general
Condition 1
1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans 00, 01, 02, and 03 received on 7th January 2014 and 04 Rev B, 05 Rev B and 06 Rev B received 20th January 2014.
Condition 3
3. The window in the ground floor north east elevation shall be glazed using only obscure glass to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent, which must be retained as such thereafter.
