23 September 2021 · Delegated
16, Ballamaddrell, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6bb
Permission was granted for the creation of a parking space and associated vehicular access at 16 Ballamaddrell, Port Erin, an end-of-terrace property on the north-east edge of Rushen United's football ground. The dwelling had no existing on-site parking, with only a pedestrian path and grassed front garden. The officer noted that the applicants did benefit from a reserved parking space elsewhere, and that the surrounding street had limited on-street parking availability at the time of the site visit. The application was assessed against its impact on the wider street scene, its effect on users of the site, and highway safety. The Department approved the proposal, with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 23 September 2021. The key planning considerations were the impact on the wider street scene, highway safety, and the effect on users of the site, all of which were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
It is considered that the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man 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
Condition 1
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, specification shall be submitted to and approved in writing, which details how the proposed driveway will be surfaced with drainage to prevent water run-off onto the highway. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
