28 April 2009 · Delegated
1, Close Cubbon, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ns
The application concerned 1 Close Cubbon, Peel, a detached single-storey dwelling at the entrance to a residential close. The proposal involved converting the existing attached garage into habitable living space, erecting a new extension over part of the former driveway in front of the garage, adding a further extension on the western elevation to serve as a store room, and widening the driveway to maintain at least two off-street parking spaces. The key planning issues were the impact on the streetscene, the effect on neighbouring amenity, and parking provision. The officer judged the scale and form of the extensions to be compatible with the site and surroundings under General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan. Sufficient separation distances were maintained to avoid overshadowing, loss of light, or loss of privacy for neighbouring properties. The widened driveway met current parking standards.
The extensions were considered acceptable in scale and design, respecting the character of the surrounding residential area. Neighbouring amenity was protected by adequate separation distances, and the widened driveway ensured parking standards were met. The application was permitted by delegated decision in April 2009.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alteration and erection of extensions, 1 Close Cubbon, Peel as shown by the plan 2008/NL/01 received 25th February 2009 and 2008/NC/02 Rev A received 13th March 2009.
