6 January 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Chris Balmer
Braddan Bridge House, Peel Road, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4tn
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey extension to the eastern elevation of Braddan Bridge House, incorporating the existing garage to provide a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom apartment, matching the ridge line and gable of the main building with matching materials.
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The officer relied heavily on the prior approval of PA 15/01245/B, stating that 'the principals of the two storey extension remain as set out in the previously approved PA 15/01245/B we can consider t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not harm landscape/townscape/amenity, provide safe access/parking without highway impact. Officer assessed extension matches existing ridge/gable/materials, amendments keep design sympathetic, site accommodates 5 spaces, ramp compliant, no neighbour amenity loss due to separation/topography.
General Policy 3
Applies to unzoned land. Site in woodland zone but existing tourist use established; no trees affected.
Environment Policy 3
Seeks to protect woodland areas. No trees affected by proposal.
Business Policy 11
Tourism development must accord with sustainable objectives and countryside protections. Supports expansion of established specialist tourist unit meeting unmet demand.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (1 space per 1-bed apt, 2 per 2+ bed). 5 spaces provided for 5 units as per prior approval; site visit confirmed accommodation possible.
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 objections to the current application
Following assessment of amended plans the ramp is now acceptable and the parking spaces have been provided. Highway Services does not oppose this application.
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objections to the application. Highways Division deferred their response pending further information on disabled parking spaces and ramp access standards.
Key concern: disabled parking spaces and ramp access not compliant with standards
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was unanimously resolved that the Commissioners had no objections to the following Planning Applications:; PA16/01071/B - Joey Dunlop Foundation - Erection of a two storey extension (Amended to PA15/01245/B - Braddan Bridge House, Peel Road, Braddan - AMENDED PLANS)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Highway Services required that 5 disabled parking spaces were provided. These spaces have not been indicated on the drawings.; The ramp does not meet the standards set out in BS 8300:2010 for disabled access and is not suitable for wheelchair or ambulant disabled use.; Highway Services request that the application is deferred to allow the applicant to consider these issues.
