15 September 2008 · Delegated
Field 612835, Clay Head Close, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dw
The proposal was to build four detached dwellings with associated services and parking on land at the eastern end of Clay Head Close in Lonan. Due to the topography of the site, the dwellings were designed as split-level buildings arranged over three floors. The officer accepted that the principle of residential development on this designated site was acceptable and that highway and drainage impacts were not objectionable. However, the specific design and positioning of the dwellings — most critically plot 4 — was found to cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of neighbouring residents. The application was refused on that basis, contrary to General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
The application was refused because the design and position of the proposed dwellings, specifically plot 4, would unacceptably harm the residential amenity of surrounding properties. Although the overall level of development and highway impacts were considered acceptable, the layout failed to meet the amenity standards required by General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
Refusal Reasons
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential.
Policy L/RES/PR/8 (site-specific residential development brief)
This site is considered suitable for low density development of individual dwellings at a density similar to that of the adjacent properties.
Car parking standards
the Department will require the provision of 3 car parking spaces per unit
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Policy L/CP/PR/2
the Department will require the provision of 3 car parking spaces per unit
Ecological interest policy
general presumption against any development which would have an adverse impact or effect thereon
Drainage
No development will be permitted where the sewage produced as a result of the development cannot be dealt with
approval in principle for the layout of an estate comprising ten plots on land that includes the application site
material to the assessment
approval in principle for the erection of a detached dwelling on land that includes the application site
material to the assessment
approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling on land that includes the application site
material to the assessment
approval for the erection of a dwelling on land that includes the application site
material to the assessment
approval for the construction of entrance gates & boundary walls on land that includes the application site
material to the assessment
