6 November 2009 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (following inspector's report by David G Hollis)
2 Clagh Wyllin, Station Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ey
The proposal was for a small attached garage next to a renovated house, within the curtilage of a site also containing semi-detached bungalows under construction in a residential area near Ballaugh crossroads.
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The inspector concluded the main issues were visual obtrusiveness and poor living environment for adjoining properties. Noting the site's restricted curtilage with limited garage siting options and ex…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/siting, not adversely affect amenity/character, and provide satisfactory standards. Officer found failure due to neighbourly impacts and overdevelopment; inspector disagreed, finding garage acceptable given site limits and better than hardstanding.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits unacceptable harm to amenity via noise/odour pollution. Officer cited vehicle-related pollution harming bungalows; inspector found garage mitigates rather than worsens issues vs approved open parking.
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impacts on neighbours from alterations. Officer deemed unneighbourly due to proximity; inspector balanced against site realities and lack of harm.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted Drawing GG/1/09 received on 3rd September 2009.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety
No objection subject to no discharge to foul sewer and soakaway approval
No objections
