17 September 2008 · Delegated
Blue Waters, Beach Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nd
The application at Blue Waters, Beach Road, Port St. Mary is for the installation of a replacement window and the creation of a dormer window to the front elevation. The property is described as a two storey semi-detached dwelling on the north west side of Beach Road. The site information notes that the majority of properties on Beach Road have dormer windows similar to what is proposed. The application was permitted.
The decision was to permit the installation of a replacement window and the creation of a dormer window to the front elevation. The consideration referenced the property’s location and character as part of Beach Road, including that similar dormer windows are common on the street. The portal decision outcome was permitted. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the creation of a dormer window and installation of replacement window as shown in drawing 60.1.08 submitted and date stamped 21st July 2008.
