11 December 2012 · Planning Committee
21, Poachers Pocket, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3dd
The proposal involves building an attached single car garage (3.5m x 6.5m externally, 6.45m ridge height) alongside an existing dormer bungalow on an approved plot in the Poachers Pocket residential estate, with a bathroom in the roof space and a rear rooflight.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, finding it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, and parking, with 6m in front of the garage and better access than …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in residential zones that respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; avoids adverse amenity/character impacts; provides safe access/parking; and does not prejudice adjoining land. The officer tested the garage's scale (3.5x6.5m, 6.45m high), 1m front setback, 6m parking, and 2.6m/1m boundary separations, finding it compliant despite parish objection, as it aligns with approved estate layout and prior plot approvals without excessive height or overlooking.
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 erection of a garage as shown in drawing 0210/PL1021 Rev. B received on 31st August, 2012.
Garage use restriction
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012, the garage may be used only for the storage of motor vehicles in association with the occupation of the main dwelling and may not be used as ancillary accommodation nor converted thereto without planning permission.
The application meets relevant highway standards and policies
