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Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Planning Application Response

Date of Response: 9 June 2020 Date of Application: 14 May 2020 Application Reference: 20/00498/B Location: Address: Land West Of The Herring Houses Fort Island Road Derbyhaven Isle Of Man IM9 1TZ Description: Erection of a detached dwelling with integrated garage and creation of vehicular access and landscaping Highways Comments: Reference made to approval to 13/00503/B, 17/01326/B and 20/00319/B The proposed pedestrian and vehicle access are to be taken from a shared surfaced private lane and arguably the red line should be extended to the public road and Derbyhaven Road. With other planned dwellings this lane would serve more than five dwellings and other premises, but it is unsuitable for adoption as public highway. It is noted that there is an established right of access for Herring Houses. A satisfactory junction improvement at Derbyhaven Road is proposed under 17/01326/B that would be of benefit to this proposal and would be required for any new dwelling or additional premises should 17/01326/B not proceed. A Grampian style condition may be appropriate. The proposed vehicular access is of sufficient size. It is intended to provide a separate pedestrian path. There is adequate visibility in each direction. Sight lines at a 2.0m set back are adequate for a low speed and volume private route. The proposed integral garage is smaller than recommended dimensions where an internal dimension of 6 x 6m applies for a double garage, but is suitable for car parking for two vehicles to comply with standards. It should be provided with an electric vehicle charging point and retained for its stated purpose. Given the size of the proposed garage, a separate facility for the storage of bicycles and other items should be provided. There is space for the storage of waste bins. Collection of waste should be verified; this could be from the public highway and a collection point may need establishing. The proposed increase in movements in addition to those planned is unlikely to give rise to significant road safety issues with an enhancement planned at the junction of Derbyhaven Road and the private lane under a separate proposal. Consideration should be given to this improvement being considered for this site too to ensure its deliverability. There are unlikely to be material highway network efficiency issues. Accordingly, the proposal satisfies highway requirements allowing Highway Services to raise no opposition. Conditions should be applied to cover the pedestrian and parking areas, including access, sight lines at 2.0m setback, car-parking, retention of a garage, provision of bicycle parking, ECVP and separate waste bin storage. A Grampian style condition for the junction improvement should be provided to ensure its deliverability. Recommendation: DNOC

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