11 December 2012 · Committee
21, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nd
The application sought to create a gravel driveway and new vehicular access at the rear of Westfield, 21 Arbory Road, Castletown, with the access taken from Farrants Way. The proposed driveway would measure approximately 3.25m by 6m with a 5m-wide entrance. The site boundary along Farrants Way consists of a stone wall with fencing and a row of mature trees behind it, and other driveways and entrances already exist nearby where the road turns off Farrants Park. The two main planning issues were the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and highway safety. The proposal was assessed against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and found to be acceptable. The Planning Committee approved the application in line with the officer's recommendation.
The Planning Committee determined the application and agreed with the officer's recommendation that it met the relevant policy tests.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the creation of a driveway and vehicular access as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan and Proposed Elevation received 22nd October 2012.
