23 June 2010 · Delegated
Kerin, Pack Horse Lane, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dt
Permission was granted at Kerin, Lower Pack Horse Lane, Baldrine, Isle of Man, for the conversion of an existing garage into a gym and the erection of a detached car port. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The officer report noted significant natural screening along the boundary with the adjoining property, which was a relevant factor in assessing the proposal's impact on neighbouring amenity. The application was approved with two conditions attached.
The application was approved by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The proposal to convert the garage to a gym and add a detached car port was considered acceptable, with natural screening on the boundary with the neighbouring property noted as a relevant site characteristic.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
General Policy 2
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
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 location plan and drawing no.s 090552/1, 090552/2 and 090552/6 date stamped the 29th July 2009.
