11 July 2014 · Delegated
Highcroft, Station Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ah
Permission was granted for the erection of a front porch extension at Highcroft, Station Road, St Johns, Isle of Man. The property is a modest single-storey dwelling on the western side of Station Road, with a low wall along the frontage and pedestrian access only. The officer considered the visual impact of the proposed extension and any effect it might have on the occupants of the neighbouring property at Hillbre View. Both issues were assessed as acceptable. The application was decided under delegated powers, with the officer recommending approval and the Department of Infrastructure formally permitting the development on 11 July 2014, subject to one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 11 July 2014. The officer assessed the visual impact of the extension and its potential effect on the neighbouring property at Hillbre View, and recommended approval. The decision was made under delegated powers.
general standards of development
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
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.
