4 January 2010 · Delegated
Chibbyr Dybbher Seven, Spaldrick Avenue, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pe
The proposal involved replacing one set of first-floor patio doors with a window on the front elevation of 'New House', a modern detached property on Spaldrick Avenue, Port Erin. The property already has a balcony over the garage and front door, served by two sets of patio doors. The officer assessed that the change would result in very little alteration to the appearance of the building, and even less visible change from the public realm, because the existing balcony already obscures the lower portion of the patio doors. No adverse impact was identified in terms of visual character or the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposal was found to satisfy General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan and was permitted under delegated authority.
The application was approved because the replacement of patio doors with a window produced minimal change to the property's appearance and was barely discernible from the street due to the existing balcony. There was no harm to the visual character of the area or to the amenity of adjacent residents, satisfying the requirements of General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
Strategic Plan
satisfies the requirements
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
