27 March 2013 · Delegated
Arbory House, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
Permission was granted to convert two properties at Arbory House, Glen Road, Colby into a single dwelling. The proposal also included a first floor extension and a double garage. The site consists of two stone buildings previously used as tourist accommodation — a traditional stone cottage with its gable facing the road, and a stone barn linked to it by a series of rear extensions. The officer noted the properties form a stepped stone frontage to the highway with varied shapes and roof pitches. The application was handled under delegated authority and the officer recommended approval. The decision was issued in March 2013.
The application was permitted on a delegated basis. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision followed that recommendation. The site comprises two stone properties previously used as tourist accommodation, and the proposal sought to bring them together as a single home with an extension and garage.
Development which is in accordance with the land use zoning
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
