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The application site is the residential curtilage of a detached single storey dwelling located within Friary Park, Ballabeg. The dwelling sits on the south western side of the road towards its south eastern end before it loops back to a parallel stretch of Ballanorris Crescent to the south west.
In terms of local plan policy, the application site is within an area recognised as being within predominantly Residential use under the Isle of Man (Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan) Order 1998 and confirmed on the draft Southern Area Plan of January 2011.
Proposed is the erection of a small side extension to provide a cupboard within the property. The extension projects 0.5m to the side and will be 1.3m long and finished with a flat roof.
The site has been the subject of various applications for alterations and extensions none of which is relevant in the consideration of this application.
IOMWSA request that no surface water is discharged to the main foul sewer. The application states that the surface water will be discharged to "existing gutter". The extension is so small as not to warrant any change in the means of disposal of surface water so this condition is not required.
General Policy 2 is applicable in this case which states:
"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:
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states "As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general."
It is considered that the proposed development is modest and unobjectionable. It has little impact on public amenity, should not unduly affect private amenity and does not affect highway safety. As such, the proposal is concluded to appropriately accord with the provisions of General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
It is recommended that the planning application be approved.
The local authority, Arbory Parish Commissioners are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.
The Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority are a statutory authority and as such should be afforded party status.
The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 15.07.2011
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to drawing no.s 11/34/01 and 11/34/02 date stamped the 14th June 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 14/7/11
Signed: Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate
Signed: Jennifer Chance Senior Planning Officer
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