6 August 2015 · Delegated
Appin Lodge, Pack Horse Lane, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ea
Permission was granted for a side extension to the dwelling at Appin Lodge, Pack Horse Lane, Baldrine. The application was decided by delegated authority on 6 August 2015. The officer report identified two main planning considerations: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area and the main dwelling, and the potential impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring property Torridon, with particular attention to privacy and overlooking. The site was noted as a relatively attractive property that had already undergone sympathetic alterations, though not of a traditional Manx design. The dwelling is not prominently visible from surrounding roads due to boundary treatment, and views of the rear elevation from the Manx Electric Railway would be screened by the main dwelling. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 6 August 2015. Officers assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the area and the effect on the neighbouring property Torridon, particularly in terms of privacy and overlooking, and found the proposal acceptable on both counts.
Policy L/RES/PR/1
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential.
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.
