30 April 2021 · Delegated
8, Raad Ny Gabbil, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1hh
Permission was granted for alterations and the erection of an extension at 8 Raad Ny Gabbil, Castletown, Isle of Man. The property is a single-storey detached house with accommodation in the roof, an attached garage, and off-road parking to the front. It sits within a cul-de-sac of similar dwellings and backs onto open agricultural land. The application was decided by delegated authority on 30 April 2021, with the case officer recommending approval. One condition was attached to the permission. The detailed planning reasons are not fully set out in the available evidence, but the proposal was found to be acceptable in the context of this residential setting.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 30 April 2021. The officer also recommended approval. The evidence available does not set out detailed reasons, but the proposal was considered acceptable for this detached residential property.
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
The application accords with General Policy 2 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
