2 May 2008 · Delegated
Appledene, 1, Cronk Breck Close, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ez
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached dwelling with integral garage on an undeveloped plot on the western side of Station Road, Ballaugh, between Faaie Craine and Squeen Meadow and opposite The Grange. The application was an amended scheme following the refusal of an earlier proposal (07/01868/B). The amendments were specifically intended to address concerns about the proximity and impact of the development on the neighbouring properties Thie McPhail and 2 Faaie Craine. The site forms part of a wider four-plot development that had previously received approval in principle for its layout, roads and sewers. The application was decided under delegated authority, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on 2 May 2008 under delegated authority. It was an amended scheme designed to address the reasons for refusal of an earlier application, specifically concerns about the impact of the development on the neighbouring properties Thie McPhail and 2 Faaie Craine. The officer recommended approval.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
