14 July 2021 · Delegated
Field 434021, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ee
This application sought permission to erect a dwelling at Plot 56 within The Meadows residential development in Castletown, as an amendment to a previously approved scheme (reference 18/00524/B). The plot sits at the north-western edge of the development, with the steam railway running beyond the rear garden boundary. The officer considered three main planning issues: the visual impact on the character and appearance of the site and wider street scene, the effect on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties, and public safety. The application was recommended for approval and was permitted on 14 July 2021 by delegated decision. No decision notice was available in the evidence pack, so the specific conditions or detailed reasoning behind the approval are not confirmed.
The application was permitted on 14 July 2021 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact on the street scene, effects on neighbouring amenity, and public safety, and recommended approval.
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
Transport Policy 11
permission will not be granted for development which would result in a significant increase in the number of people residing, working, or congregating within the Public Safety Zone associated with Ronaldsway Airport
Transport Policy 11: Permission will not be granted for development which would result in a significant increase in the number of people residing, working, or congregating within the Public Safety Zone associated with Ronaldsway Airport.
