15 February 2011 · Committee
Land Adjacent To, Rocklands, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5aq
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached dwelling with garage on land adjacent to Rocklands, Bay View Road, Port St. Mary, Isle of Man, in the parish of Rushen. The site is notable for its steep slope, dropping around 9 metres towards the coast. The neighbouring property, Rocklands, is a three-storey traditional house that is itself built into the slope, providing context for the scale and form of development in this location. The Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 15 February 2011, subject to four conditions. The case officer had also recommended approval.
The Planning Committee approved the application for a detached dwelling with garage on land adjacent to Rocklands, Bay View Road, Port St. Mary. The officer also recommended approval. The decision was made by the Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure on 15 February 2011.
General Policy 2
The proposed development is consistent with the prevailing land use on both the adopted and the draft development plans and as such General Policy 2 should be applied
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
Environment Policy 28
The need to comply with building regulations would provide the "appropriate precautions" referred to in Environment Policy 28 of the Strategic Plan
Environment Policy 28: Development which would be at risk from ground instability or which would increase the risk from ground instability elsewhere will not be permitted unless approp riate precautions have been taken. 7.23 Consultation Zones for Hazardous Installations 7.23.1 There are a number of installations on the Island that represent a constraint on development in the vicinity because of health and safety considerations. Such installations are essential Island facilities such as the petroleum and LPG storage at Douglas Harbour. The type of constraint posed to development varies by facility and therefore there will be a need for the Department to consult with the Health and Saf ety at Work Inspectorate regarding any development within such zones.
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 construction of a dwelling with access and parking, all as shown in drawings reference At 1070.1 and AT 1070.2 both received on 13th August, 2010.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any development on the site, including excavation, all trees to be retained as shown on drawing AT 1020.2 must be fenced off beneath the canopy drip line. This fencing must be retained throughout the construction process and no materials deposited nor vehicles parked within the protected area in order to protect the roots of the trees to be retained.
Condition 4
Following the protection of the trees in accordance with condition three above, no other development may commence on site until such times as the access complete with visibility splays as shown in the approved drawings, has been set out and is available for use.
