09/00667/BApproved

28 July 2009 · Council of Ministers (accepting Independent Inspector Neil A C Holt's recommendation)

Erection of 34 sheltered housing units, communal facilities and associated car parking

No 1 Waterboard House, Four Roads, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lh

Received23 Apr 2009

Validated23 Apr 2009

Decided28 Jul 2009

3 months

Received23 Apr 2009

Validated23 Apr 2009

Decided28 Jul 2009

3 months

Why was this approved?

Land use zoning compliance for sheltered housing
Housing need contribution (416 on sheltered list)
No unacceptable amenity harm to White Rose Cottage (18m separation across busy road + trees)
Design/scale in keeping with varied streetscene
Improved access and adequate parking
Drainage and materials controllable by conditions

The proposal involves demolishing existing buildings including garages, a store, and recently demolished houses (Milverton, Lowlands, Waterboard Houses) on a cleared site fronting Castletown Road (A5), between Four Roads roundabout and Thie Rosien healthcare facility, excluding three retained houses (Ballajofay, Erinvi…

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved28 July 2009

The inspector found the proposal accords with local plan designations for residential/sheltered housing and satisfies General Policy 2 criteria of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, including respec…

Policies Assessed (1)

GP2

General Policy 2

Requires development in accordance with zoning/other policies to respect site/surroundings (siting/layout/scale/form/design/landscaping), avoid harm to residential amenity/character, provide safe access/adequate parking, etc. Officer/inspector assessed proposal complies fully: zoning supports sheltered housing; design fits varied townscape; 18m separation + road/trees negates amenity harm; access/parking improved/adequate.

Conditions (4)

1
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within four years of the date of this notice.
2
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of 34 sheltered housing units together with parking, access and landscaping as shown in drawings SC1008/P/00/001, 001A, SC1008/P/10-001C, -002B, -003B, -004B, 005A, SC1008/P/12/001C, 002C all received on 23 April 2009.
3
External facing materials
Prior to the commencement of development details of the external facing materials including the roof finish shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the planning officer and thereafter the scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.
4
Surface water drainage
Prior to the commencement development details of the arrangements for the disposal of surface water shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with the Drainage Authority). The surface water shall be disposed of in accordance with the agreed details.

Public Comments (4)

SupportPort St Mary Commissioners(parish)

Fully endorse the scheme; no objections

SupportHighways Division, Department of Transport(statutory consultee)

Do not oppose

SupportEstates & Housing Directorate(statutory consultee)

100% affordable housing

ObjectionResidents of White Rose Cottage (Vivienne Chimes and Tom Shaw)(neighbour)

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People

Sarah Corlett

Case Officer

Marashen Crescent Housing Committee

Applicant

Key Information

Reference: 09/00667/B
Decision: Approved
Date: 28 July 2009
Parish: Port St Mary
Year: 2009
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Mixed / Use
Scale: major

Property Details

Property Type: mixed
Proposal Type: new build
Context: suburban
Storeys: 3

Nearby Planning Activity (7)

Within 30m of this property

09/00667/BApproved2009Viewing

Erection of 34 sheltered housing units, communal facilities and associated car parking

06/01441/BApproved2006

Installation of UPVC casement windows and doors to replace existing

06/00922/BApproved2006

Installation of UPVC sliding sash windows to replace existing to front elevation

99/01078/BRefused1999

Extension to dwelling including double garage, White Rose Cottage, Four Roads, Port St Mary.

96/01954/BApproved1997

Creation of vehicular access and hardstanding, Santon, Four Roads, Port St Mary.

91/00444/BApproved1991

Construction of rear kitchen extension, White Rose Cottage, Four Roads, Port St. Mary.

85/00689/BApproved1985

Alterations to roof to give increased height to first floor bathroom and bedroom, White Rose Cottage, Castletown Road, Port St. Mary

Why was this approved?

Land use zoning compliance for sheltered housing

Housing need contribution (416 on sheltered list)

No unacceptable amenity harm to White Rose Cottage (18m separation across busy road + trees)

Design/scale in keeping with varied streetscene

Improved access and adequate parking

Drainage and materials controllable by conditions

Policies Assessed (1)

GP2

General Policy 2

Conditions (4)

Time limit

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within four years of the date of this notice.

Approved drawings

This permission relates to the erection of 34 sheltered housing units together with parking, access and landscaping as shown in drawings SC1008/P/00/001, 001A, SC1008/P/10-001C, -002B, -003B, -004B, 005A, SC1008/P/12/001C, 002C all received on 23 April 2009.

External facing materials

Prior to the commencement of development details of the external facing materials including the roof finish shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the planning officer and thereafter the scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.

Surface water drainage

Prior to the commencement development details of the arrangements for the disposal of surface water shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with the Drainage Authority). The surface water shall be disposed of in accordance with the agreed details.