20 May 2021 · Delegated
Chibbyr Dybbher Seven, Spaldrick Avenue, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pe
Permission was granted for the installation of a K6 telephone kiosk as a garden feature at a residential property on Spaldrick Avenue, Port Erin. The application was decided by delegated authority on 20 May 2021. During the process, the applicant withdrew an alternative front garden position from consideration, leaving only the rear garden location to be assessed. The main planning issue considered was the potential impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The officer recommended the proposal be permitted, and it was approved accordingly.
The application was permitted on 20 May 2021 by delegated decision. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning consideration was whether the kiosk would affect the character and appearance of the area. The proposal was limited to the rear garden position after the applicant removed a front garden location from consideration.
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
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
Environment Policy 36
seeks to ensure that important views from and into the Conservation Area are not compromised by unacceptable development
Environment Policy 36: Where development is proposed outside of, but close to, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area. 7.31 Advertisements in Conservation Areas 7.31.1 Some advertisements found and proposed in Conservation Areas are inappropriate and do not reflect the special character and designation of the area. The design of advertisements should respect the physical appearance of the premises in order to integrate re adily with its surroundings. Traditional details, hanging signs and hand painted signage are most appropriate and will be encouraged.
