2 August 2021 · Delegated
6, Park Close, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4hb
Permission was granted for alterations, a ground floor and first floor extension, and an expanded driveway at a detached two-storey house at 6 Park Close, Glen Vine. The property sits in a cul-de-sac where the street scene includes a mix of bungalows and houses of varying design and finish. The dwelling itself combines facing brick and render under a pitched roof, with an adjoining single-storey garage. The main planning considerations were whether the extensions would harm the character and appearance of the site and wider street scene, and whether they would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 2 August 2021 under delegated authority, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 2 August 2021. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the character and appearance of the site and street scene, and the potential effect on neighbouring amenity. Both were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man 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.
