23 September 2021 · Delegated
Field 434021, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ee
This application sought permission to erect two dwellings at Plots 57-58 of The Meadows development on Douglas Road, Castletown. It was an amendment to a previously approved scheme under planning reference 18/00524/B, submitted by Haven Homes Limited. The site sits towards the rear of the estate in its north-western corner, in an area sandwiched between the main Douglas Road and the Isle of Man Steam Railway Line heading into Castletown. The application was approved by delegated decision on 23 September 2021, with three conditions attached. The officer's assessment focused on residential amenity, highway safety, and public safety as the principal planning matters.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 23 September 2021. The key planning issues considered were residential amenity, highway safety, and public safety, and the proposal was found acceptable on all counts.
IOMSP
meets the tests of General Policy 2 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
Residential Design Guidance
Area Plan for South 2013
Community Policies
Transport Policy 11
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to occupation of any dwelling, the respective car parking shall be constructed as indicated on the approved plans and shall remain as approved for the duration of occupation of the development.
Condition 3
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 or any Order superseding this, no fencing or walling which abuts any area of Public Open Space, highway or at the rear of plots 49-56 may be introduced other than in accordance with details as approved under C2 of PA 18/00524/B or unless otherwise submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter.
