18 September 2012 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To, Knock Rushen House, Scarlett Road, Scarlett, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ta
The application sought approval in principle for the redevelopment of the 0.7-acre site of Knock Rushen House, a substantial altered historic dwelling, including its potential demolition and replacement with residential development.
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The principle of an additional dwelling was established by prior approval of PA10/00898/B for a detached dwelling and PA08/00706/A (approved on appeal), so the key issues were whether more than two dw…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising previously-developed land and efficient site use. Officer found site (0.7 acres residential curtilage) suitable for redevelopment without prejudice to amenities or infrastructure.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Locates development in existing settlements. Site within Castletown settlement boundary on draft plan.
Spatial Policy 5
New development within defined settlements. Site confirmed as within settlement.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport minimising car journeys and highway safety. Acceptable for two dwellings but Queen Street at capacity per highways.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate generated traffic safely. Meets standards for two dwellings via existing access.
General Policy 2
Requires respect for site/surroundings, no adverse townscape/amenity impacts. Satisfied if limited to two dwellings, no new wall breach; respects stone wall and avoids overdevelopment.
Environment Policy 42
Design to reflect locality character, no inappropriate backland or loss of green spaces. Redevelopment preserves wall continuity and streetscene.
Definition of permission
This permission relates to the principle of the redevelopment of the site defined in plans received on 22nd June, 2012 for residential purposes where the maximum total number of dwellings on the site does not exceed two.
Reserved matters required
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], 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.
Time limit for reserved matters
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.
Time limit for commencement
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.
No new access
The dwellings on site may be served only by the existing access: no approval is hereby granted to an additional means of access into the site in order to preserve the integrity of the existing roadside wall which is considered a key element in the streetscene in this area.
Meets relevant highway policies and standards subject to contacting Network Operations for works
Flood risk addressed; site above 5.4m Douglas O2 datum
No objection subject to contacting for supplies and safety around cables
