14 January 2015 · Delegated
2, Coopers Close, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1eb
Permission was granted for alterations and a rear extension at No. 2 Coopers Close, Kirk Michael, replacing an existing conservatory. The property is a single-storey detached dwelling at the end of a cul-de-sac on the south-western side of Coopers Close. The key planning considerations were the effect of the extension on the amenity of the neighbouring property at No. 1 Coopers Close, the impact on the existing dwelling itself, and the effect on the wider street scene and public amenity. The application was decided under delegated powers and approved with one condition attached.
The application was approved by delegated decision. Officers considered the impact on the neighbouring property at No. 1 Coopers Close, the effect on the existing dwelling, and the appearance of the street scene, and found the proposal acceptable on all counts.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
in accordance with
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
in accordance with
Predominantly Residential
the application site is located within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
