28 October 2014 · Committee
Monks Walk, Bridge Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3dq
This application sought permission to retain a boat shelter at Monks Walk, Bridge Road, Ballasalla. The shelter has a timber frame with a green plastic sheeted roof and measures approximately 7.9 metres in length, 3.9 metres in width, and 3.8 metres in height. The site also contained a take-away trailer, a timber shed, and other items covered with blue plastic sheeting at the time of the officer's site visit. The main planning issues considered were the shelter's effect on the amenity of neighbouring residents and its broader impact on the visual and public amenity of the area. The Planning Committee approved the application on 28 October 2014, with one condition attached to the permission.
The Planning Committee approved the retention of the boat shelter on 28 October 2014. The key planning considerations were the shelter's impact on neighbouring residential amenity and its effect on the visual and public amenity of the locality. The application was permitted, with one condition attached.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Overall, it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions of 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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Overall, it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions of General Policy 2 and Paragraph 8.12.1
Condition 1
The boat shelter hereby approved shall be removed on or before 31 October 2015.
