26 February 2015 · Delegated
1, Close Cubbon, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ns
Permission was granted for a sun room extension to the front of a detached single-storey bungalow at 1 Close Cubbon, Peel. The property sits on a corner plot where it fronts onto both Derby Drive and Cubbons Close, and has very limited amenity space to the rear. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the front extension on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene. The Department of Infrastructure, acting under delegated powers, determined that the proposal was acceptable and granted permission subject to one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 26 February 2015. The key planning consideration was whether the extension would harm the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding street scene, and it was found to be acceptable.
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
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
“As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general”
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
