6 March 2009 · Delegated
2, Cronk Breck Close, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ez
Permission was granted for the erection of two detached dwellings with garages on plots within Fields 224254 and 224255, off Station Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man. The proposal also included a realignment of the estate road serving the site. The site occupies the central section of two fields to the west of Station Road. To the north lies the property Cronk Breck and the residential development of Squeen Meadow, while to the south are the single-storey detached properties of Faaie Craine, with tree and shrub hedging along the shared boundary. The officer recommended approval, and the application was decided under delegated authority on 6 March 2009. The main planning issues considered were the effect of the proposed dwellings on the surrounding area and neighbouring properties, the road realignment, and access and highway safety.
The application was permitted on 6 March 2009 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. Key planning considerations included the impact of the new dwellings on the surrounding area and neighbouring properties, the realignment of the estate road, and access and highway safety.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
the development would comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
successfully sought approval for the erection of a detached dwelling
erection of dwellings on Plots 2 and 3
erection of dwellings on Plots 2 and 3
approval in principle for the erection of four detached dwellings
permitted on appeal
reserved matters application for a residential estate layout of four plots, roads and sewers
permitted
