3 January 2008 · Delegated
3, Cronk Breck Close, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ez
This application sought permission to erect a detached dwelling with an integral garage on an undeveloped plot of land on the western side of Station Road in Ballaugh, Isle of Man. The site sits between Faaie Craine and Squeen Meadow, opposite The Grange, and is bounded by hedging and trees to the east and south, backing onto properties at 8 and 10 Faaie Craine. The case officer recommended refusal, and the application was refused by delegated decision on 3 January 2008. The available documents do not set out the detailed reasons for refusal, so the specific planning concerns cannot be fully described from the evidence provided.
The application was refused on 3 January 2008, consistent with the officer's recommendation to refuse. The available evidence does not set out the specific refusal reasons in detail, but the officer report recommended refusal of the proposed dwelling on this undeveloped plot.
Strategic Plan
relevant in the consideration of this application
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
