29 August 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
25, Close Famman, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6bl
The proposal involved extending the paved driveway from its current 4m width (about one third of the frontage) to 7.5m, covering over 60% of the front garden area to park three vehicles, with brick paving to match the existing and lowering of the curb.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (b, c, g) and the Residential Design Guidance (paragraph 6.3.4), which advises that proposals resulting in loss of more than 50% of the front…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in siting/layout (b), not adversely affect character of townscape (c), and not adversely affect amenity or locality character (g). The officer found the proposal failed these tests as the 7.5m paving (over 60% frontage) would dominate the plot and streetscene, turning green lawn into hard surfacing, contrary to the policy's emphasis on balanced landscaping.
no objection
Port Erin Commissioners supported the application, while Highways had no objection subject to a Section 109 request for the vehicular crossing.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportPort Erin Commissioners have considered the above application at its meeting on 13th August 2019 and has resolved to support the application.
Highways
Conditional No ObjectionThere are no highways related objections to the proposal.; Recommendation: DNO
Conditions requested: Please attach a section 109 request to extend the vehicular crossing.
