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The site represents Plots 2, 4 and 6 of the refused application for roads, plots and sewers (PA08/01510), Fields 312909 and 314758 located to the south and south west of Balladoyne, St Johns. Plot 2 is situated towards the west of the site of the approval in principle application and roads, plots and sewers applications. Plot 4 is situated towards the middle of the site and Plot 6 is the eastern-most of the plots. Fields 312711 and 312854 along with Balladoyne Farm separate the site from the A1 Peel Road to the north.
This application seeks full detailed approval for the erection of a detached dwelling with garage on each of Plots 2, 4 and 6. Unlike the refused roads, plots and sewers application, the application does not include any indication of the temporary access to be used by construction traffic during the development of the site. The house type for each of the plots would be the same. It would provide accommodation at ground floor level however the ridge height of the proposed dwelling (6.2 metres) and the inclusion of 12 roof lights would result in an external appearance and visual impact of a more substantial dwelling. Indeed, if this application were approved, further planning approval would not be required for the creation of living accommodation within the eaves of the property.
The proposed dwellings would feature exposed oak posts and beams on the rear elevation with an oak framed entrance on the front elevation. The remaining external wall surface would be rendered. The roof would be slate and the windows would be timber framed. Each dwelling would be provided with a large garden and off-street parking in excess of the 2 spaces required by the Strategic Plan. However, there exists no approval for access to the site and this application relates only to the sites demarcated in red on the submitted plan.
In terms of accommodation, each dwelling would be large providing 3 ensuite bedrooms (two with dressing rooms), lounge, sitting room, study, dining room, kitchen/day room and double garage.
PA06/00371/A sought approval in principle for a residential layout of 6 dwellings. This application was initially approved and subsequently approved at appeal.
PA07/01994/B sought approval for improvements to and the use of estate roadway for construction vehicle access to development site.
This was refused for the following reason:
"When the development site with which this application is associated was permitted in the St. John's Local Plan, and in the consideration of the application for the principle of the development of the site under PA 06/0371, it was clearly a requirement that construction traffic should not use Balladoyne Estate Road. Whilst the proposal involves marginal widening of the estate road, the use of Balladoyne as a route for construction traffic would result in disruption, inconvenience and a reduction in road
safety within the estate and as such is considered to be unacceptable, notwithstanding that the proposal is for a temporary period necessary for the development to be implemented."
A subsequent appeal request was withdrawn.
08/01510/B sought approval for a residential layout for six dwellings with layout of plots, roads and sewers. This application was refused with the reason for refusal stating:
"The St Johns Local Plan (Planning Circular 6/99) and subsequent planning applications relating to this site have required that the development of the application site be carried out using a temporary access for construction traffic in order to protect the amenity of Balladoyne estate and in recognition that the estate road is narrow and generally unsuitable for large construction vehicles. This application fails to demonstrate that there is sufficient control over the proposed temporary access so as to provide a reasonable period in which to complete the development. As such, there is a real likelihood that approval of this application, which would include the formation of a vehicular access onto Balladoyne estate, would result in construction traffic using the estate as an access which would be unacceptably detrimental to the residential amenity of Balladoyne estate."
A note was attached to this refusal which stated:
"This refusal is without prejudice to the submission of an application which includes evidence of a temporary access to the site suitable for construction traffic which is available for use for a period which would allow the completion of the development."
The application site is identified as being a proposed residential development area by the St Johns Local Plan being referred to as "Area 1: The area to the south of Peel Road to the west of Balladoyne estate."
Paragraph 2.7 of the Local Plan states that "The Issues and Options document suggested that low density housing could be sited within this smaller area with minimal impact on the amenities of adjoining residents and without compromising the visual setting of Tynwald Hill."
Paragraph 2.9 of the Local Plan states that "It is considered that construction traffic associated with the development should not pass through the Balladoyne estate. The roadways within Balladoyne are not suitable for construction vehicles and the amenities of the existing residents would be significantly damaged if this were to occur."
The Local Plan sets out a Development Brief for the site which is set out within POLICY: RES/P/1 which states "Residential development shall be permitted within Development Area 1 in accordance with the following development brief."
The Development Brief has 7 points which state that the maximum number of dwellings which will be allowed is 6, that all dwellings shall be single storey (dormer accommodation will not be permitted), that an approved road and sewers application must precede any applications for dwellings, that the application must include an indication of the temporary access to serve construction traffic, that provision must be afforded to an investigation into the archaeological value of the site (in accordance with Manx National Heritage) and that the area to the north of the site may not be used in association with the development.
POLICY: OS/P/2 states:
"No new development shall be permitted which would adversely affect the southerly open countryside views from Peel Road."
Within Paragraph 3.1 it is stated that Field 9376 (now 312711) which separates the application site from Peel Road, was re-designated from residential use to open space in recognition that it contributes significantly to the amenities of the village by being open and affording views of Slieau Whallian in the background.
Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following policies are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
Strategic Policy 3, which states:
"Proposals for development must ensure that the individual character of our towns and villages is protected or enhanced by:
Strategic Policy 4, which states:
"Proposals for development must:
Spatial Policy 5, which states:
"New development will be located within the defined settlements. Development will only be permitted in the countryside in accordance with General Policy 3."
General Policy 2, which states:
"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:
Environmental Policy 42, which states:
"New development in existing settlements must be designed to take account of the particular character and identity, in terms of buildings and landscape features of the immediate locality."
Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a particular area will not be permitted. Those open or green spaces which are to be preserved will be identified in Area Plans."
Housing Policy 6, which states:
"Development of land which is zoned for residential development must be undertaken in accordance with the brief in the relevant area plan, or, in the absence of a brief, in accordance with the criteria in paragraph 6.2 of this Plan. Briefs will encourage good and innovative design, and will not be needlessly prescriptive."
Transport Policy 4, which states:
"The new and existing highways which serve any new development must be designed so as to be capable of accommodating the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the environmental objectives of this plan."
German Parish Commissioners do not object to this application.
The owners/occupiers of 5 Balladoyne make reference to the requirements of the Development Brief for the site as set out in the St Johns Local Plan commenting on the lack of a temporary access on the submitted plans and the height of the proposed dwelling.
The owners/occupiers of 3 Balladoyne make reference to the requirements of the Development Brief for the site as set out in the St Johns Local Plan commenting on the lack of a temporary access on the submitted plans and the height of the proposed dwelling.
The owners/occupiers of 10 Balladoyne makes reference to the requirements of the Development Brief for the site as set out in the St Johns Local Plan commenting on the lack of a temporary access on the submitted plans and the height of the proposed dwelling.
The owners/occupiers of 7 Balladoyne make reference to the requirements of the Development Brief for the site as set out in the St Johns Local Plan commenting on the lack of a temporary access on the submitted plans and the height of the proposed dwelling.
The Department of Transport Highways Division objects to this application on the basis that there is no approved road layout to serve the development.
The Department of Transport Drainage Division has commented on this application in relation to matters of Building Control.
The Planning Officer reported that a number of privately written representations had not been included in the report:
The owners/occupiers of 4 Balladoyne state that they have no objection to the development provided that the conditions set out by the St Johns Local Plan be adhered to.
The owner/occupier of 6 Balladoyne has commented on issues of access for construction traffic.
The owners/occupiers of 2 Balladoyne state that they presume that the St Johns Local Plan will be adhered to and that they would object to any alterations of Balladoyne Estate road.
The comments received were set out verbally to the Committee.
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