19 April 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
19, Ballachrink, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pb
The proposal involves alterations to the front driveway of a two-storey detached dwelling in the Ballachrink housing estate in Colby, including removal of a 3m section of front boundary wall, removal of existing driveway surfaces, and replacement with concrete to create parking for four vehicles with no front boundary …
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The proposed removal of a 3m section of front boundary wall and widening of the driveway to accommodate four vehicles was considered not detrimental to the character and appearance of the property or …
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, road safety, or traffic flows; and provide safe access and parking. Officer assessed the driveway widening against these tests, finding it acceptable as it matches neighbouring frontages, retains hedge, and has no highways objection.
Residential Development within Development Area 1
Permits alterations to existing dwellings in residential areas judged on merits regarding appearance and impacts on surroundings. Officer confirmed the proposal's appearance is acceptable given similar neighbouring properties and no detriment to street scene.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations to widen driveway and access onto highway as shown in drawings 01 received 23rd January 2012 and 02 Rev A received 16th March 2012.
no comments to make
recommend approval subject to the imposition of condition that the applicant contact Network Operations Section prior to works within the highway
