21 July 2021 · Delegated
39, Bymacan Close, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4el
This retrospective application sought permission to widen the vehicular access and driveway at 39 Bymacan Close, Ballabeg, a detached dwelling in a predominantly residential area. The frontage of the property is largely tarmacked, with small planted areas at either corner, and the site sits between neighbouring properties at nos. 38 and 40. The site is not a listed building and falls outside any Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was whether the changes would harm the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding street scene. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 21 July 2021, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on a delegated basis. The key planning consideration was the visual impact of the widened access and driveway on the character of the site and the wider street scene, and this was found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to accord with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the IOMSP
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
Transport Policy 7
The proposal is considered to accord with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the IOMSP
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
