25 May 2011 · Delegated
Fildraw, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3eh
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to a substantial dwelling at Fildraw, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Isle of Man. The property sits on the north-eastern side of Phildraw Road within approximately 13.5 acres of landscaped grounds. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 25 May 2011, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve. The available evidence is partial, drawn primarily from the officer report.
The application was permitted on 25 May 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. The site is a substantial dwelling set within approximately 13.5 acres of landscaped grounds, and the proposal for alterations and an extension was considered acceptable in that context.
Planning Circular 8/89
Low Density Housing in Parkland
Circular No. 8/89 # The Town and Country Planning Acts 1934 - 1981 ## The Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 ## LOW DENSITY HOUSING IN PARKLAND This Circular is issued by the Department of Local Government and the Environment in pursuance of the powers vested in it by Section 5 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1934 and Article 11 (2)(a)(vi) of the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982. 1. There is, on the Development Plan, and on some of the new Local Plans, land designated as "Low Density Housing in Parkland" (LDHP). From time to time, prospective developers seek guidance as to what, in detail, is meant by such a designation. This Circular responds to those enquiries. 2. All trees within areas designated "low density housing in parkland" are deemed to be Registered by Part 4, paragraph 16 of the 1982 Development Plan Order. 3. Areas of *existing* low density housing in parkland (marked "PE" - Private Estates - on the Development Plan) are usually characterised by fine buildings and mature trees standing in landscaped grounds. Whether in the towns or the countryside, such sites make a positive contribution to public amenity. In terms of development potential, they may be classified into (a) those which are clearly *within* the built areas of the Island's Towns and Villages, and (b) those which are not. ### In the case of (a) Where residential development could take place without any tree-felling and without any diminution of the public amenity value of the landscape, development in accordance with the criteria set out in (4) below may be permitted. ### In the case of (b) the erection of further dwellings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. 4. Areas *proposed* for development as Low Density Housing in Parkland may be developed in accordance with the following criteria:- a) Buildings must be substantial, and designed and finished to the highest quality; and b) each dwelling must be sited, in at least 1 acre (0.4 ha) of its own grounds, such as to site comfortably and naturally in a landscaped setting which acknowledges existing ground contours and existing trees. Any specific policies included in the relevant Local Plan must also be observed. Satisfactory provision of services and access will of course also be required. 5. All applications for the development of such areas must include an accurate and complete survey showing existing ground levels and the position and branch-spread of all trees. It is recommended that, once this information is available, the applicant's Architect consult the Department's Planning Officers.
General Policy 2
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
