16 February 2015 · Delegated
Clifton Ville, Fistard, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pq
Permission was granted for a two storey extension and new patio to the rear of Cliftonville, a traditional detached cottage in Fistard, Port St Mary. The officer assessed the proposal against its potential impact on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene, and on the living conditions of neighbouring residents. The site already has an enclosed patio area and raised garden to the rear. The neighbouring property, Sea Breezes, is set back from the rear of the application site and its front windows do not look directly towards it. The application was approved on a delegated basis, with one condition attached to the permission.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on a delegated basis. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the property and street scene, and the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring properties. Both were found to be acceptable.
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
appropriate to consider
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
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
appropriate to consider
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
