Erection of 26 dwellings with associated highways, public open space, drainage infrastructure and landscaping

Recommendation: O - Additional information and revisions; The proposal raises a number of geometric and technical issues that require resolution

Conditions requested: Access road to adoptable standard with s4 Highway Agreement; Revisions to geometry and technical detailing; Satisfactory gradients for pedestrians and vehicles; Details to prevent highway water runoff into properties; Dropped kerb pedestrian crossings at specified locations; Separate covered and secure bicycle parking for all plots without garages; Works on public road through s109(A) Highway Agreement; Additional traffic calming features near plots 23/24 and 7/19; 2.0m wide service strips; Widening of driveways and car park entrances; Vehicle tracking for specified spaces; ECVP provision for dwellings with garage/driveway and shared car parks; Amendments to address Stage 1 RSA issues

I am happy with the findings presented within the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal; The above surveys should be undertaken within the recommended survey dates, using industry best practise

Conditions requested: Prior to determination: botanical survey for Schedule 7/8 species (orchids, Narrow Buckler Fern, Japanese Knotweed); Prior to determination: frog survey; Prior to determination: Common Lizard survey (minimum 7 visits late March-early October); Prior to determination: breeding birds survey; Prior to determination: low level lighting design plan directing light away from boundary features; Prior to determination: plan for protection of boundary features (hedges, watercourse); Prior to determination: plans for suitable bird and bat boxes; Prior to determination: detailed tree planting plan with greater use of Manx native species and additional NW boundary hedge; Incorporation of hedgehog houses

I do not object to the removal 3 trees; Tree planting here will be key

Conditions requested: If approved, condition requiring revised tree planting plan with evidence of policy consideration, site constraints assessment, species selections per BS8545:2014

Members have no objection in principle; The offer is accepted

Conditions requested: Scheme to treat Japanese Knotweed for at least 10 years

further First Time Buyer homes in the village are not currently required; agreement has been reached

Conditions requested: Section 13 Agreement for commuted sum in lieu of 25% affordable housing (6.5 units)

does not have a flood risk assessment which is mandatory; happy with drainage proposals in principle but need further details post planning

Conditions requested: Flood risk assessment required

Manx Utilities require a flood risk assessment which is mandatory; happy with drainage proposals in principle but need further details post planning

Conditions requested: Flood risk assessment required