24 September 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Field 434021, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ee
The proposal seeks to amend the previously approved plans under PA 18/00524/B for a larger estate of 96 dwellings, changing two semi-detached two-storey dwellings at the rear of the site to two detached dwellings of similar design but omitting dormers and adding rear sunrooms (4m x 4.5m each).
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The principle of residential development was already established by the extant approval of the wider estate under PA 18/00524/B, which has commenced, and the amendment to change semi-detached to detac…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the house type amendment against it, finding it meets the tests due to no unacceptable impacts on appearance, amenity, or public safety, while maintaining compliance with the commenced estate approval.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on residential design. The proposal was found to align with it through similar scale, design style (peaked gable, external cladding), and retention of estate character despite omitting dormers and adding sunrooms.
Community Policy 7
Requires designs to prevent criminal behaviour. No new impacts identified beyond original approval.
Community Policy 10
Addresses spread of fire. No new impacts expected.
Community Policy 11
Relates to design standards. Proposal complies via consistency with approved estate.
Transport Policy 11
Prohibits development significantly increasing occupancy in Airport PSZ. No increase beyond original approval, so compliant.
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 consultation responses, both recommending no opposition to the application with one noting a drainage recommendation for surface water runoff.
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
