5 March 2010 · Delegated
Ballaqueeney Lodge, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5dd
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to a detached dwelling at Ballaqueeney Lodge, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposal was an amendment to an earlier planning permission (09/01416/B) for similar works at the same property. The site is a detached dwelling set within its own large grounds off Ballaquayle Road. The application was handled under delegated authority by the case officer, Ms Henrietta Hopkins, who recommended approval. Permission was granted on 5 March 2010.
The application was permitted on 5 March 2010 under delegated authority. The proposal involved amendments to a previously approved scheme for alterations and an extension to a detached dwelling set within its own large grounds off Ballaquayle Road, Douglas. The officer recommended approval and the application was decided accordingly.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area 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
