16 February 2015 · Delegated
4, Pairk Beg, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6nh
This application sought permission to install a window in place of an existing garage door, along with window and door alterations at The Hug, 4 Pairk Beg, Port Erin. It was an amendment to a previously approved scheme (PA 14/01338/B) and specifically introduced a corner window at the rear of the converted garage, looking into the garden. The officer considered the proposal's effects on the character and appearance of the property and street scene, the amenities of neighbouring properties, and highway safety. The property has an attached flat-roof garage to the side elevation and a relatively large garden to the front and rear. The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated powers on 16 February 2015, subject to one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved this amendment, which adds a corner window at the rear of a converted garage facing into the garden. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the character of the property and street scene, neighbouring amenity, and highway safety, and recommended approval. The decision was made under delegated powers.
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
it is appropriate to consider General Policy 2 of The 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
