23 September 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Field 434021, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ee
The proposal amends a previously approved housing estate development (PA 18/00524/B) by changing two semi-detached two-storey dwellings to detached dwellings of similar design, omitting dormers and adding a rear sunroom (4m x 4.5m) to one plot. Each dwelling retains an integral garage (6m x 3m) and driveway parking.
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The principle of residential development was established by the extant approval under PA 18/00524/B for the wider estate, which has commenced, and the amendment for change of house type from semi-deta…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the amendment against it, finding no unacceptable adverse impacts on appearance, amenity, or public safety, thus meeting its tests in the context of the established residential estate.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on residential design. The proposal's design style, materials, and scale were found in keeping with the wider estate, supporting approval.
Community Policy 7
Requires design to prevent criminal behaviour. No new impacts beyond original approval were identified.
Community Policy 10
Addresses spread of fire. No new impacts anticipated.
Community Policy 11
Relates to design standards. Proposal compliant within estate context.
Transport Policy 11
Restricts development increasing occupancy in Airport Public Safety Zone. No significant increase beyond original approval.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Car parking provision
Prior to occupation of any dwelling, the respective car parking shall be constructed as indicated on the approved plans and shall remain as approved for the duration of occupation of the development. Reason: to minimise on-street car parking that could be detrimental to the operation of the highway.
Fencing and walling restrictions
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 or any Order superseding this, no fencing or walling which abuts any area of Public Open Space, highway or at the rear of plots 49-56 may be introduced other than in accordance with details as approved under C2 of PA 18/00524/B or unless otherwise submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of marrying with original approval 18/00524/B and the introduction of inappropriate fencing or walling could adversely affect the character of the development or the health of existing trees or both.
Do not oppose (11/08/2021)
Do not oppose (13/09/2021)
DOI Highways Division submitted two responses: one stating no opposition to the application due to no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency, or parking; and a second from Highways Drainage also recommending do not oppose, with advice on surface water runoff interception if entering a road bond.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; DNO on 11.08.2021
Department of Infrastructure Highways Drainage
No ObjectionRecommendation: DO NOT OPPOSE; surface water runoff from them should be intercepted before it drained onto the highway in accordance with Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in Chapter 16 Section 16.2.4 of the Manual for Manx Roads. The above will apply to the current Section 4 road bond ER-T7-67.
Conditions requested: If the applicant intends to enter into a Section 4 road bond for the road fronting the dwellings and the driveways fall toward the road, surface water runoff from them should be intercepted before it drained onto the highway
