Approval in principle to erect a dwelling and garage within the grounds, including siting and means of access

Why was this approved?

• Established residential curtilage on hardstanding
• No loss of designated open space
• Acceptable access and visibility after amendments
• Low visual impact via split-level design
• Alignment with draft Area Plan for the East
• Highway Services no objection

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Decision & Reasoning

Policies Assessed (5)

Conditions (5)

1. 1

   Time limit

   The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013.

2. 2

   Reserved matters application time limit

   Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

3. 3

   Reserved matters approval

   Notwithstanding the submitted illustrative drawings, approval of the details of design, external appearance of the dwelling, internal layout, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced; these details shall include but are not limited to: (a) the provision to be made for the parking and turning of vehicles within the site; (b) the surface treatment of any parking area or amenity space and other parts of the site which will not be covered by buildings; (c) all external materials to be used in the development; (d) existing and proposed ground, floor and ridge levels; (e) details of boundary treatments; (f) hard/soft landscaping; (g) tree planting and protection measures. Reason: To comply with the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No.2) Order 2013, this is an approval in principle and these matters require detailed consideration by the Department in accordance with Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2.

4. 4

   Access and visibility splays

   The access and visibility splays identified on drawing 5B; shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans prior to the commencement of any other works for the development of the dwelling, and the splays kept permanently clear of any obstruction exceeding 1050 mm in height above adjoining carriageway level thereafter. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the suitable provision of access in order to facilitate development.

5. 5

   No future extensions without approval

   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.

Public Comments (4)

Consultation Responses

Highway Services initially deferred the application due to inadequate visibility splays but issued a conditional no objection after amended plans addressed the issues; Douglas Borough Council stated no objections in two separate consultations.