23 February 2009 · Delegated
Ferndene, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nl
The application (08/02354/B) sought approval for the erection of an attached garage to the side elevation. The application site comprises the residential curtilage of a semi-detached dwelling located on Strang Road in Union Mills, Braddan. The key issue identified was that public and private amenity within the surrounding area would not be unduly affected. The delegated portal decision was to permit the development, with a decision date of 2009-02-23.
The delegated authority granted permission for the attached garage to the side elevation. The supported consideration in the decision material was that public and private amenity in the surrounding area would not be unduly affected. The portal decision outcome was permitted.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposal suitably accords with the land use designation and General Policy 2 of the 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
