13 August 2013 · Committee
2, Glen Bank, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bq
Permission was sought for alterations and extensions to a dwelling at 2 Glen Bank, Glen Maye, Isle of Man. The proposal involved works to the rear of the existing property. The main planning considerations were the visual impact on the character of the village and street scene, and the potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. A site visit was carried out in November 2012. The application was permitted by the Committee and formally approved by the Minister for Infrastructure, subject to four conditions.
The application was permitted by the Committee. The Minister for Infrastructure formally approved it subject to four conditions. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the character of the village and street scene, and the potential effect on neighbouring amenities.
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
It is considered that the proposal would comply with the relevant planning policies of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following drawings No: 01 received on 26 October 2012, and 1100-A-01 and 1100-A-02 received on 20 June 2013.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any works hereby approved a detailed scaled plan is required to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority which shows a 1.8 metre high obscure glazed screen positioned at the midpoint of the upper floor bedroom door and projecting to the rear boundary of the flat roofed extension. This approved screen is required to be erected prior to the occupation of the extension and maintained and retained thereafter.
Condition 4
Obscure glazing (Pilkington level 5 or equivalent) shall be installed in northern most window of the upper floor bedroom window and shall be maintained as such thereafter.
