11 September 2014 · Delegated
3, Ballaquane Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1pp
Permission was granted for alterations and a rear extension at No. 3 Ballaquane Road, Peel, a three-storey mid-terraced dwelling on the north-eastern side of Ballaquane Road. The property already has an integrated garage to the rear with a roof terrace above. The main planning considerations were the potential impact on the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties at Nos. 2 and 4 Ballaquane Road, and the effect of the proposed works on the appearance of the dwelling and the wider area. The officer noted that other properties in the row have rear extensions, and No.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 11 September 2014. The key planning considerations were the impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties at Nos. 2 and 4 Ballaquane Road, and the effect on the appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area. Both were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the planning application accords with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
