17 March 2015 · Delegated
Private Road Between Cottages 21-26 & 27-30, Groudle Glen Cottages, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jp
This application sought permission to alter a private road serving Groudle Glen Cottages on Groudle Old Road, Onchan. The works proposed included creating a turning area, improving existing parking spaces, and providing additional parking and a passing place. The site was noted to slope appreciably downwards in an easterly direction, which was a relevant physical characteristic of the location. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 17 March 2015, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to compliance with one condition.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 17 March 2015, subject to one condition. The officer recommended approval and the decision matched that recommendation.
Policy O/TRT/P/4
The Department will not oppose proposals for the improvement of facilities associated with either The Groudle Glen or Manx Electric Railways where these are appropriate in size, scale and appearance to their location and purpose.
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
