9 February 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
33, Slieau Whallian Park, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3jj
The proposal involves widening the driveway of a mid-terraced two-storey dwelling in a cul-de-sac in St Johns, replacing part of the existing grass front garden with hardstanding for an extra car parking space alongside the integral garage. The site is bounded by a low-level hedge from the neighbour.
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The key issues were impact on public amenity and highway safety. Highway safety was satisfied as the extra off-street parking space is welcomed, the property already has a garage and one space, and Hi…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is the relevant policy for this minor residential development in a Residential zoned area under the St John's Local Plan 1999. The officer assessed compliance specifically with parts (b), (c), (g), (h) and (i), finding the proposal acceptable in terms of highway safety, visual amenity, and character given the provision of off-street parking, lack of consultee objections, and context of similar nearby changes without significant harm to the streetscene.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no objection
Highways Division and German Parish Commissioners both have no objection to the proposed widening of the existing driveway and vehicular access.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 14.1.16
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application.
