7 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
113, Ballamaddrell, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ax
The proposal involves forming a new access and concrete driveway measuring 3.2m wide on the front lawn of an existing dwelling on a corner plot in a predominantly residential area. This will provide off-road parking for one vehicle, resulting in some loss of front lawn but retaining at least 50% open space in line with…
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The officer concluded the proposed new access and off-road parking for one vehicle is acceptable, having no adverse visual or amenity impact on the character and appearance of the house, streetscene, …
General Policy 2
Requires general standards for acceptable development including no adverse visual/amenity impacts (b, c, g) and highway safety (h, i). The officer assessed the proposal as compliant, finding no harm to character, appearance, streetscene, neighbours' amenities or highway safety, supported by Highway Services' acceptance.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to make a positive contribution to the environment. Listed as relevant but not specifically tested in assessment; proposal deemed acceptable overall.
Environment Policy 42
Requires development in settlements to respect local character and identity of buildings and landscape. Officer noted precedents in estate and retention of 50% lawn ensure it fits the close-knit residential character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
in support (no objection)
do not oppose; no objection after amendments, visibility acceptable, prefer off-road parking
DOI Highways (Highway Services HDC) reviewed revised plans for off-street parking creation and stated they do not oppose the development, preferring it to on-street parking on the bend, with visibility acceptable despite incorrect drawing.
Key concern: visibility splay not drawn correctly
Highway Services HDC
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has reviewed the updated information for application 25/90257/B dated 22nd April online and can state that HDC now do not oppose the development.; The visibility is acceptable looking around the bend on this relatively low speed road. Yes, the applicant hasn’t drawn the visibility splay correctly.; A car parking space off-street in this location than a vehicle being parked on the bend in this location is preferred.
Conditions requested: Note to attach to permission - A S109 highway agreement will be required for the proposed dropped kerb vehicular access
