12 May 2008 · Delegated
3, Cronk Breck Close, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ez
This application sought permission to erect a detached dwelling with integral garage on Plot 3, an undeveloped piece of land on the western side of Station Road, Ballaugh, between Faaie Craine and Squeen Meadow. The proposal was described as an amendment to a development that had previously been refused under a related application. The site borders the rear gardens of numbers 8 and 10 Faaie Craine. The case officer recommended refusal, and the application was refused by delegated decision on 12 May 2008. The evidence available does not set out the full reasons for refusal in detail.
The application was refused on 12 May 2008. The officer also recommended refusal. The available evidence does not set out the specific reasons for refusal in detail, but the site is an undeveloped plot on the western side of Station Road, bordering the rear gardens of neighbouring properties at Faaie Craine.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
would not adequately protect the amenities of the adjacent property Number 10 Faaie Craine
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
