17 September 2024 · Planning Committee (signed by J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control)
Joe Gawnes, Athol Lane, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ha
The proposal seeks Approval in Principle for a detached two-storey dwelling on a derelict grassed site currently containing a roofless stone structure and open-sided garage, used for informal storage.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed that the principle of a single residential dwelling is acceptable as the site lies within the Port St Mary settlement boundary in a 'Mixed Use' area per the Area Plan for the Sout…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, without adverse impacts on amenity, access, road safety, ecology, or neighbouring land uses. Officer found proposal complies as residential fits mixed-use zoning, site accommodates dwelling without amenity harm, highways acceptable, and conditions address noise/ecology.
Environment Policy 4
Prohibits development adversely affecting protected species/habitats. Existing structures may host bats/birds; addressed via condition C3 for mitigation bricks at reserved matters.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits unacceptable harm from noise/light pollution etc. Noise from workshops addressed by condition C4 requiring acoustic treatment scheme.
Environment Policy 24 - Pollution sensitive development
Permits pollution-sensitive development near sources if measures safeguard amenity. Residential use near workshops mitigated by acoustic condition.
Reserved matters approval
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, means of access, parking previous, turning areas, surface water/foul drainage, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced.
Time limit for reserved matters
Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved.
Bat and bird bricks
Any detailed application submitted at the Reserved Matters stage, shall be accompanied by mitigation in the form of bat and bird bricks. For bats, an integrated bat brick should be installed; and, for birds an integrated bird brick suitable for swifts and a house martin nest bowl should be installed. Both bird and bat boxes should be located high up on the north east or north-west elevation of any dwelling away from opening windows. The swift box should not be located above the flat roof.
Acoustic treatment scheme
Any detailed application for a new dwelling submitted at the Reserved Matters stage, shall be accompanied by a scheme of acoustic treatment to be applied to any new dwelling or rooms containing living accommodation as part of the development. Such details as approved shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development.
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking; site can provide suitable parking and access
no objections
no objection to the use... recommend condition for bat and bird bricks
Highway Services, Port St Mary Commissioners, and DOI Highways Drainage raised no objections to the application with some advisory comments; DEFA Biodiversity had no objection but recommended bat/bird mitigation conditions; Manx Utilities requested further drainage investigation and deferral.
Key concern: Potential nesting birds and roosting bats in building to be demolished
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site can provide parking and access suitable for the proposals.
Conditions requested: Reserved matters should include the vehicle access details (taking into account the parking on Paddocks Lane in front of the site), parking layout and bin store area
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team have no objection to the use of this site for a detached dwelling.; As a precautionary measure we therefore recommend that works proceed on the assumption that both bats and birds are present and so demolition should ideally take place in September or October.; Thorough checks for nesting birds and roosting bats must take place prior to demolition, which may require the use of a torch and endoscope.
Conditions requested: Detailed application to be accompanied by mitigation in the form of bat and bird bricks: integrated bat brick and integrated bird brick suitable for swifts and house martin nest bowl, located high up on the north east or north west elevation (swift box not above flat roof)
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the following applications: 24/00718/A - Joe Gawnes, Athol Lane for approval in principle for erection of detached dwelling house.
DOI Highways Drainage
No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.
Conditions requested: Applicant should be aware of and demonstrate compliance with Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads
Manx Utilities Authority
No CommentManx Utilities Authority has assessed the above planning application and would like to advise you that the Authority will need to further investigate the drainage in the location. In order for MU to support the planning application we need to confirm that the surface water and foul can be adequately discharged adequately.
Manx Utilities Authority
No CommentPlease can I request a deferral for the above planning application.
