7 January 2013 · Delegated
14, Ballatessan Meadow, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1du
Permission was granted for a first floor extension above the garage at 14 Ballatessan Meadow, Peel, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey semi-detached house with a single-storey adjoining garage, situated in a row of detached and semi-detached dwellings. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the street scene, and any impact on the amenities of local residents. Both were considered acceptable, and the application was recommended for approval. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 3 January 2013 under delegated powers, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved on 3 January 2013 by the Department of Infrastructure acting under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and the amenities of neighbouring residents, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 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
Paragraph 8.12.1
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
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 erection of a first floor extension above the garage as shown in drawings 121101/01 received 27th November 2012.
