Officer Planning Report Recommendation

Application No.: 10/01496/B Applicant: Mr Peter James Michael Hollingworth Proposal: Creation of a vehicular access and off road parking Site Address: Belle Vue House Belle Vue Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1UH ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Steve Stanley Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee : Peel Town Commissioners Notes: Approval.

Officer's Report

The Site

The application site is Belle Vue House, Belle Vue, Peel. The property is a semi-detached dwelling situated on the northern side of the road. A lane runs to the rear of the property.

The Proposal

This application seeks approval for the creation of a vehicular access and creation of parking to the rear of the property.

Planning Status

The application site is located within an area identified as being residential use by the Peel Local Plan.

Planning History

There have been no previous planning applications relating to this site

Representations

Peel Town Commissioners do not oppose this application. The Highways Division does not oppose this application.

Assessment

The proposed development would have limited impacts upon the surrounding area and the size and design of the gated access is judged to be acceptable. The proposal would provide off-street parking to serve the property and would not prejudice highway safety.

Recommendation

Permit.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:

Peel Town Commissioners

Accordingly the following parties are not granted Interested Party Status: The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 05.11.2010

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> O : 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 creation of a vehicular access and off road parking, Belle Vue House, Belle Vue, Peel as shown by 2010/10/01 and 2010/10/02 received 11th October 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