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The application site comprises a parcel of land located on The Colony in Port Lewaigue area of Maughold. The site currently forms part of a garden for a property known as Shan Vallah. It measures approximately 0.05 of a hectare and is basically overgrown with plants and hedges.
The planning application seeks approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling and garage on the application site.
Approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling on part of the application site was previously granted in 1979 through IDO 49987. A copy of the relevant paperwork and site plan for this previous planning application has been placed on the current planning application file.
Maughold Parish Commissioners do not object to the planning application but recommend that any development is in scale with the size of the site and the character of the surrounding area. They highlight the potential conservation status of the area that should be reflected in any design. They also highlight drainage as a possible issue.
The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose the planning application subject to the imposition of conditions relating to sight lines, parking provision and turning facility.
The Department of Transport Drainage Division have no objection to the planning application subject to the imposition of conditions relating to sewage disposal and surface water disposal.
The Manx Electricity Authority highlight that a cable may be required to be diverted prior to the development of the application site.
The Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment make general comment on the planning application. They see no objection to the principle of a dwelling but query the suitability of the junction and the potential impact on trees.
The owner and/or occupant of Greycot, which is located opposite the application site, object to the planning application. The grounds for their objection can be summarised as concern regarding disposal of sewage from the site, drainage of the road surface, damage to the road surface and vehicular access arrangements.
The owner and/or occupant of Close Foillan, which is located adjacent to the application site, object to the planning application. The grounds for their objection can be summarised as concern regarding loss of privacy.
The owner and/or occupant of Seacliffe, Braddan, make general comment on the planning application.
The application site is located within an area designated as being existing predominantly residential use under the 1982 Development Plan Order.
The planning application seeks approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling and garage on the application site. In terms of principle the proposed development is fundamentally acceptable as the site is within an area that is designated as being predominantly residential in use. It therefore remains to assess the suitability of the site to accommodate a dwelling and the impact of any such dwelling on the surrounding area.
In terms of the specifics of development, based on desk work and site visit it is evident that the application site is of a sufficient size to accommodate a dwelling. The application site is of similar dimensions to that of Shan Vallah and even after its development that existing property still has adequate amenity space associated to it. Clarification was sought regarding tree coverage on the site and means of surface water disposal. From this it is apparent that the site could be developed without unduly affecting any trees of worth, as the trees on site are either immature or of limited worth and the major trees are actually not on the application site. The Department of Transport Drainage Division has subsequently advised that the site can be adequately drained. The conditions suggested by the Drainage Division are reasonable and can be appropriately imposed.
In terms of the impact of dwelling on the surrounding area it is considered that an additional residential dwelling within an existing residential area does not unduly alter the situation and therefore any impact is limited. The distance from Close Foillan combined with existing boundary tree screening and possible further screening are sufficient to suitably limit impact. Whilst there would be an inevitable increase in traffic it is believed that any such increase would be relatively minor and certainly insufficient to warrant refusal.
In terms of highway safety the Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose the planning application subject to the imposition of conditions. The suggested conditions are reasonable, can be achieved
within the site and appropriately imposed. The issue of the private road is a civil matter and cannot be a material consideration in the assessment of the planning application.
As regards the comments of Maughold Parish Commissioners it should be noted that the matter of design is something for a reserved matters or full planning application to assess. There are no reasons why an appropriately designed dwelling cannot be accommodated on the application site. Similarly, the issue of the diversion of an electricity cable is something that can be dealt with as part of a reserved matters or full planning application.
Overall, it is concluded that the principle of development is acceptable and that the site can be developed in an appropriate manner. Accordingly, it is recommended that the planning application be approved.
It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status:
Maughold Parish Commissioners; The Department of Transport Highways Division; The Department of Transport Drainage Division; The Manx Electricity Authority; The owner and/or occupant of Greycot; The owner and/or occupant of Close Foillan.
It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application do not meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should not be afforded interested party status:
The Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment; and The owner and/or occupant of Seacliffe, Braddan.
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 relates to the land defined by the red line as shown on the 1:500 location plan date stamped the 13th November 2006.
C 3. Any reserved matters planning application must include provision for vehicular sight lines of a minimum of 2 metres by 18 metres.
C 4. Any reserved matters planning application must include provision for the parking of a minimum of 2 cars within the curtilage of the application site.
| Recommendation | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Decision: | Permitted |
| Date of Recommendation: | 30.04.2007 |
C 5. Any reserved matters planning application must include provision to allow a car to enter and exit the application site in a forward gear.
C 6. The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer. NOTE: A Drainage Connection Fee will be payable to the Drainage Authority on this development C 7. There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
N 1. Prior to the submission of any reserved matters planning application the applicant/developer is recommended to contact the Manx Electricity Authority to discuss the potential diversion of an electricity cable and the Department of Transport Drainage Division to discuss the use of a gray water disposal system.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 11/10/2020
Signed: [Handwritten signature]
M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
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