29 June 2010 · Delegated
67, Ballaquark, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2er
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to a dwelling at 67 and 68 Ballaquark, Douglas, along with the creation of garden decking and rendering of the walls of an adjacent property. The site sits on the western side of Ballaquark and is neither within a Conservation Area nor a listed building. The application was refused by delegated decision on 29 June 2010. The officer's report identified two main planning concerns: the potential impact on neighbouring properties and the effect on the character of the street scene. The officer recommended refusal, and the final decision followed that recommendation.
The application was refused on 29 June 2010 by delegated decision. The officer recommended refusal, citing concerns about the impact on neighbouring properties and the street scene. The final decision matched the officer's recommendation.
New development in existing settlements must be designed to take into account of the particular character and identity, in terms of buildings and landscape features.
Environment Policy 42 states that "New development in existing settlements must be designed to take into account of the particular character and identity, in terms of buildings and landscape features."
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
