21 October 2015 · Committee
12, Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ea
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a dwelling at Tamalforn, 12 Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, Isle of Man. The application was considered by committee and refused on 21 October 2015. The officer's report identified two main planning concerns: the potential impact on the residential amenity of the neighbouring property Poylle Vaaish, and the effect the proposal would have on the character of the cul-de-sac street scene. The surrounding area, including Ballagarey Road and Greeba Avenue, is characterised by bungalows. The site boundary features a solid timber fence with dense planting, part of which reaches approximately 4.5 to 5 metres in height. The officer recommended refusal, and the committee's final decision was also to refuse the application.
The application was refused by committee on 21 October 2015. The officer had also recommended refusal, citing concerns about the impact on the residential amenity of the neighbouring property Poylle Vaaish and the effect on the character of the cul-de-sac street scene.
General Policy 2
contrary to part b), part c) and part g) General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 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
Energy Policy 2
Land within 9m either side of an overhead High Tension power cable will be safeguarded from development.
