28 June 2011 · Delegated
22, Close Cubbon, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ns
This application sought permission to erect a garage extension and install a dormer window and roof light at 22 Close Cubbon, Peel — a link detached single storey dwelling at the entrance to the close. The officer assessed three main planning issues: the effect of the development on the appearance of the street, the impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties, and parking provision. The proposal was considered acceptable in all these respects. Permission was granted on 28 June 2011 by the Department of Infrastructure, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure on 28 June 2011. The key planning considerations were the effect on the appearance of the street, the impact on neighbouring properties' amenity, and the adequacy of parking provision. The proposal was found acceptable on all three counts, and permission was granted subject to three conditions.
General Policy 2
Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following are considered relevant: General Policy 2; Paragraph 8.12.1
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 approval relates to the erection of a garage extension, installation of dormer and roof light, 22 Close Cubbon, Peel as shown by PGC 1, PGC 2 and PGC 3 all received 26th April 2011.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
