29 July 2022 · Delegated
7, Ballaquane Park, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1pt
This application sought permission to erect a rear porch, remove existing window openings, install a replacement front door and windows, and re-render the exterior of a detached dormer dwelling at 7 Ballaquane Park, Peel. The site sits within an established residential area made up predominantly of detached properties. The officer identified the visual impact on the street scene and any effect on neighbouring residents as the main planning considerations. The application was permitted on 29 July 2022 under delegated authority, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on 29 July 2022 under delegated authority. The officer considered the key planning issues to be the impact on the appearance of the street scene and any effect on neighbouring residents, and recommended approval.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2
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
Predominantly Residential
The application site is within an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential"
Residential Design Guide
