13 October 2021 · Delegated
17, Ash Close, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1we
Permission was granted for a rear extension at Thie Ny Kied, 17 Ash Close, a two-storey mid-terraced house within the Ballawattleworth residential estate in Peel. The property sits within a short terrace of four dwellings. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposed extension, and its potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. Relevant site characteristics noted included that the roof ridge and rear garden of No. 17 are set lower than those of the adjoining property at No. 18, and a 1.8m timber fence runs along the shared boundary.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the extension and its potential effect on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
General Policy 2
It is concluded that the planning application would have no significant impact upon public or private amenities and therefore accords with the provisions set out in 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
Peel Local Plan 1989
the application site is within an area recognised as being Predominantly Residential use on the Peel Local Plan 1989.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
