10 February 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Sea Dawn, Ballaragh, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pn
The proposal involves widening the existing driveway access to Sea Dawn by 2.7 metres by moving one entrance post and shortening the attached wall by 2.7 metres, allowing two cars to park off the narrow Ballaragh Road, which gets busy during TT races. Finishes will match the existing wall and post.
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The officer noted the alterations are relatively minor and do not affect public amenity or private amenity. The proposal improves visibility onto the adjoining highway and is therefore beneficial to h…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Policy states residential development will generally only be approved in designated residential areas, and alterations/extensions to existing properties may be accepted if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer assessed the minor access widening as sympathetic and compliant within the predominantly residential area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site/surroundings, does not adversely affect amenity, character, road safety or traffic flows, and provides safe/convenient access. The officer confirmed compliance as the minor proposal improves visibility/safety, has no amenity impact, and fits residential zoning.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 1,3,4,5 and 6 date stamped the 7th December 2009.
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions: The applicant shall contact the Network Operations Section of the Department of Transport prior to carrying out any works within the highway, including the installation of dropped kerbs.
recommends approval of the above Planning Application
