7 August 2012 · Planning Committee
The Level Inn, The Level, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ag
The proposal involved altering the boundary wall of a semi-detached dwelling in a residential area to create off-road parking, including a new gate pillar matching existing materials and a sloping concrete driveway.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, finding it acceptable in a 'Predominantly Residential' zone as it respects the site and surroundings in te…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings, does not adversely affect character, amenity, or road safety, and provides safe access. The officer found the proposal compliant despite visibility issues, as it matches neighbouring accesses, improves parking by removing highway clutter, and fits the residential street scene without harming character or amenity.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the creation of a driveway and vehicular access as shown in photographs ref 12 914 2 date stamped as received 30th March 2012 and drawings 12 914 1 Rev A, and photographs 12 914 3 date stamped as received 19th June 2012.
no objections
Rushen Parish Commissioners raised no objections to the application. Highways Division initially deferred due to insufficient visibility information and later recommended refusal due to unachievable visibility splays.
Key concern: required visibility splays cannot be achieved
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDefer; There is insufficient information to evaluate the application in respect of access arrangements. The Level is classed as a secondary route therefore PPG13 standards apply. Visibility sight lines need to be shown 2 x 70 metres.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
ObjectionRecommend refusal; The required visibility splays of 2 x 70 metres cannot be achieved over land within the ownership of the applicant.; Even if Highways were to reduce the standard to 45 metres (depending on accident data), the reduced standard also cannot be achieved.
