6 May 2011 · Delegated
Footprints, Christeens Way, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bg
This application sought permission for alterations to a dwelling in Colby, including a roof extension and an extension to the rear of the property at Footprints, 12 Christeens Way, Ballakillowey. The application was decided under delegated authority by the Senior Planning Officer, who recommended and granted permission. The decision was issued in May 2011. Permission was granted subject to two conditions, though the specific details of those conditions are not set out in the available evidence.
The application was permitted by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval and the decision was granted, with two conditions attached.
Within those areas designated and developed for residential purposes, the Department will not generally oppose the principle of alterations and extensions of existing dwellings
Each application will however be judged on its own merits in the light of the appearance of the finished building and its impact on the surrounding area
General Policy 2 of the 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 permission relates to the raising of the roof level, the extension of the property and the installation of a rooflight in the rear pitch and dormers in the front pitch, all as shown in drawings 11/19/01 and 11/19/02 both received on 7th March, 2011.
