28 June 2011 · Delegated
Driftwood, 7, The Millrace, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ht
This application sought permission for alterations and a two-storey extension to a detached dwelling at 7 The Millrace, Sulby. It was submitted as an amendment to an earlier planning permission (PA 11/00126/B), with the key change being the proposal of two garages rather than one. The property is a two-storey detached house on the southern side of The Millrace, southwest of Sulby Bridge. The application was handled under delegated authority by the case officer, Mr Chris Balmer. Permission was granted on 28 June 2011. The officer's recommendation was also to permit the development.
The application was permitted on 28 June 2011 under delegated authority. It was an amendment to an earlier planning permission, proposing two garages rather than one alongside alterations and a two-storey extension to the dwelling.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
the development would be acceptable to the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (June 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
Sulby Local Plan Order 1998
area recognised as being an area of "residential use"
