24 July 2012 · Planning Committee
Myveen, Hillberry Green, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6de
The proposal seeks approval in principle for a detached dwelling and garage on a 0.45 acre (0.18 ha) vacant grass plot with mature perimeter trees in the low density housing in parkland area of Hillberry Green, Douglas.
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The site is designated low density housing in parkland where Planning Circular 8/89 requires each new dwelling to be sited in at least 1 acre (0.4 ha) to sit comfortably in a landscaped setting acknow…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with area plan zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, without adverse impacts on landscape character, amenity, access/parking, road safety, or services. Officer assessed the principle of residential development as compliant given precedents, site's capacity for access/parking, no amenity harm in private estate, and no landscape/public view impacts.
Low Density Housing in Parkland
Requires new dwellings in at least 1 acre (0.4 ha) of own grounds to sit comfortably in landscaped setting with existing contours/trees; all trees deemed registered. Proposal fails size test (0.18 ha plot) but precedents outweighed this, with conditions to protect trees/access/landscaping in reserved matters.
Reserved matters submission time limit
The application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Commencement time limit
The development to which this permission relates shall begin within 4 years of the date of this permission or within two years of the final approval of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.
Reserved matters approval required
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the dwelling, internal layout, means of access, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called 'the reserved matters') shall be obtained from the Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
Site defined by drawing
This approval in principle relates to the erection of a dwelling and garage within the land defined by the red line on drawing no. 101 date stamped the 11th June 2012.
On-site turning and parking
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include an on-site turning facility for vehicles and provision for at least two on-site car parking spaces.
Vehicular access visibility splays
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provision of a vehicular access with visibility splays of a minimum of 2 metres by 18 metres.
no objections to the planning application
do not oppose the planning application subject to imposition of parking arrangements complying with Manx Roads 1 and minimum sight lines 2 x 18 metres
