1 September 2005 · Planning Committee
6, Carrick Park, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ex
The proposal involves laying out three residential plots with associated roads and sewers within the existing Carrick Park Estate in Sulby. The site is in a predominantly residential area prone to flooding, with concerns raised about drainage, overlooking, privacy, and character.
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The officer assessed the site as within an area zoned predominantly residential, where suitability depends on residential use, density, and layout.
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 drawing no. 05/90/2(B) date stamped the 6th April 2005.
Public sewer connection
The development must be connected to the public sewers in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division.
No surface water to foul
There must be no discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from the development to any foul drainage system(s).
Sewer diversion details
Prior to the commencement of any development full construction drawings, method statement and risk assessment for the diversion of the public sewers must be submitted and agreed by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Department of Transport Drainage Division.
Finished floor levels
The finished floor level of the dwellings on the application site must be set at a minimum of 15.90 AOD.
Bungalow form
The dwelling must bungalow in form, which may include accommodation in the roofspace and the use of dormer windows where appropriate.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objection in principle subject to conditions on sewer connections, no surface water discharge to foul, construction drawings, floor levels
Drainage Division and Highways Division raised no objection subject to specific drainage conditions and technical requirements; numerous local residents and the Sulby Flood Concern Group lodged strong objections citing privacy loss, overdevelopment, flooding risks, drainage issue…
Key concern: increased flood risk to adjacent properties from loss of natural drainage features and inadequate sewer capacity
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s "Manx Sewers for Adoption"; The finished floor level on the proposed houses must be set at 15.90m AOD
Conditions requested: Development must be connected to public sewers acceptable to Drainage Division prior to building works with inspections at developer expense; NO discharge of surface water to foul drainage systems; Full construction drawings, method statement and risk assessment for sewer diversion prior to works; Sewer adoption agreement prior to works per Sewerage Act 1999; Finished floor level at 15.90m AOD; Contact Drainage Division prior to site works
Department of Transport Highways Division Network Planning
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts; the Department does not wish to make further comment, beyond the response in the letter dated 11th January 2005
IoMWA
No CommentSee Note (1) For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
