20 May 2021 · Delegated
36, Ballanoa Meadow, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hq
Permission was granted for extensions to a semi-detached house at 36 Ballanoa Meadow, Santon. The proposal involved adding a first floor above the existing bedroom and kitchen area, and a ground floor extension to the rear of the kitchen, to create additional residential accommodation. The key planning considerations were whether the extensions would harm the appearance of the streetscene and whether they would affect the living conditions of residents in neighbouring properties. The officer concluded that neither concern was raised to a level that would justify refusal. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved with one condition.
The application was approved on 20 May 2021 by delegated decision. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the streetscene and on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, and found it acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
The development is considered to accord with 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
Residential Design Guidance (March 2019)
The proposal does not comply with the RDG insofar as the extension is not set back from the existing frontage of the main house and the proposal also includes a flat roofed annex
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
