3 January 2008 · Delegated
Appledene, 1, Cronk Breck Close, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ez
The site is bounded by hedging and trees to the east and south, with Thie McPhail, its associated accommodation, and 2 Faaie Craine lying close to the boundary. The decisive planning concern was the proximity of the proposed dwelling to the boundary shared with Thie McPhail and 2 Faaie Craine. Officers concluded that the dwelling, as designed, would be so close to those boundaries that it would dominate the rear private gardens of the neighbouring properties and adversely affect the amenity of their occupants.
The application was refused because the proposed dwelling would sit too close to the boundaries with Thie McPhail and 2 Faaie Craine, causing it to dominate those properties' rear gardens and harm the amenity of their residents. This failure to respect neighbouring amenity meant the proposal did not meet the requirements of General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
Refusal Reasons
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
