Officer Planning Report

Application No.: 10/01155/B Applicant: Mr Anthony Warham Proposal: Replacement of an existing window with a smaller window Site Address: Ballaquane Park Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1PT ### Considerations Case Officer : Mrs Jade Craig Photo Taken: 08.09.2010 Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Peel Town Commissioners Notes: Approve

Officer's Report

The Site

The application site comprises the curtilage of an existing detached bungalow, 5 Ballaquane Park, Peel. The property is located in a residential area in the northern part of the town, between Ballaquane Road and the Ballawattleworth Estate.

The Proposal

It is proposed to alter the size of the existing window opening on the front elevation of the property. The existing window opening is 2.8 metres wide and 2 metres tall. It is proposed to build up the window opening at the bottom so that the height would be reduced to 1.2 metres, with the width remaining the same.

The new window would be double glazed upvc to match existing. The wall which would be built up to the new cill level would be rendered externally to match the existing.

Planning History

There are no previous planning applications which are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application.

Development Plan Policies

In terms of local plan policy, the application site is located within an area designated as "Predominantly Residential" (existing) on the Peel Local Plan Order 1989. The site is not within a Conservation Area.

The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains a policy which is considered material to the assessment of this current planning application;

General Policy 2; Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:

• (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;
• (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them;
• (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape;
• (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses;
• (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea;
• (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees anc sod banks;
• (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;
• (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
• (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
• (j) can be provided with all necessary services;
• (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (1) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
• (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
• (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption.

Representations

Peel Town Commissioners recommend that the application be approved.

Assessment

The dwelling is located in a row of modern detached bungalows. From visiting the site, it was apparent that the dwellings are a mixture of styles and they do not have a uniform appearance.

The window which is subject to this proposal is to the living/dining room. This room has another window on the side elevation and the proposed window would be a similar size and style to this other window.

It is therefore considered that the proposed development is minor and would not detrimentally affect the residential amenities of the inhabitants or the character of the area.

Recommendation

For the above reasons, this proposal is deemed to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

PARTY STATUS

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, should be afforded Interested Party Status;

Peel Town Commissioners.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 10.09.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the replacement of an existing window with a smaller window, as shown in drawing numbers 1 and 2, date stamped 2nd August 2010.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : ................................

Signed : ................................ Senior Planning Officer