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The application seeks approval in principle for the erection of a dormer bungalow on a parcel of land in Sulby, Lezayre. As can be seen the layout of these dwellings has left a sizeable parcel of land in the middle of the dwellings, on which this current dwelling is proposed. It is my understanding that the three existing dwellings and the one proposed are all within the same family ownership. It appears that this application site has been created by taking land from the dwelling to the north and the one to the south. There are no objections to the planning application.
The application site is within an area that was specifically designated for residential development (area 4) under the Sulby Local Plan. Amongst other things the development brief for this area states that the development of the site shall be limited to three single storey dwellings which can include dormer accommodation. Through a number of planning applications (01/104, 02/628, 02/2209,
02/2210 and 03/290) three detached bungalows have now been built on the area. The existing layout is shown on drawing no. 1015/02 and by my site visit photographs.
In terms of planning policy the proposed development is technically contrary to the provision of the Sulby Local Plan in that, if approved, the net result would be a development of more than three dwellings on area 4. Therefore I would suggest that the main issue is whether it is appropriate or reasonable to stick rigidly to the development brief within the Sulby Local Plan and refuse the planning application on the grounds that it would result in a development of four dwellings. However, having visited the site and examining the planning application submission I consider that a dwelling could be sited on the residual parcel of land without causing an unacceptable detrimental harm to the surrounding properties. Therefore, I believe that it would be both inappropriate and unreasonable to refuse planning approval. It may also be difficult to sustain a reason for refusal through to any subsequent planning appeal. Accordingly, on balance I recommend that the planning application be approved.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 18.08.2005
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
C 2. This approval in principle relates to drawing no.s 1015/01 and 1015/02 date stamped the 24th May 2005.
C 3. The proposed dwelling, which must be a bungalow and may include dormer accommodation, must be sited and orientated so as to not cause an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of the existing surrounding properties.
C 4. The height of the any proposed dwelling must not exceed that of the three surrounding bungalows.
C 5. The access arrangements and layout of the dwelling must allow a minimum of two cars to be able to be parked within the curtilage of the site and must include provision to allow a car to turn within the site so that the vehicle can exit in a forward gear.
N 1.
The applicant is advised to discuss the detail of design and siting of the dwelling with the relevant planning officer prior to the submission of any subsequent planning application.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 57/01 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control).
Decision Made : Approval by delegation Date: 2/9/05 Signed: [Handwritten signature] M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
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