14 March 2006 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (following Inspector's report)
Vacant Land At, Bradda View, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4be
The application sought full planning approval for 12 detached two-storey dwellings of three types on approximately 1 hectare of vacant sloping land within the Ballakillowey residential estate, accessed via an extension of Bradda View.
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The Minister accepted the Inspector's recommendation to reverse the Planning Committee's approval, concluding the proposal failed the Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan Development Brief for Area 5 req…
Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan Policy BK/P/1
Permits residential development on designated areas per Map 3 and briefs; Area 5 brief requires 'density and style of development shall be in keeping with existing residential development adjoining the site' (Bradda View). Officer found compliant as density low relative to estate variation, footprints smaller, no streetscene harm; Inspector/Minister disagreed, as 12 dph exceeded Local Plan estimate of 5 and Bradda View context, with cramped gable designs unlike hipped bungalow mix.
Housing Policy 6
Requires land zoned for housing developed per relevant area plan brief. Applicant/Committee gave weight as new factor encouraging densities for housing supply; Inspector prioritised adopted Local Plan over emerging plan's density push.
General Policy 2
Sets criteria for allowing development. Applicant claimed compliance; not tested in detail by Inspector, who focused on Local Plan conflict.
No adverse traffic impacts subject to conditions on driveway widths (4.1m for 6m) and Home Zone features
No objection subject to conditions/notes on soakaways (percolation tests), no surface water to foul sewer, private maintenance of pump/station, ditch cleaning
No objection; consult on hydrants/fire access
No objection subject to notes on multiple connections
No objection; licence needed for sewage pump overflow
No objection; notes on dropped kerbs, tactile paving, shared surfaces, Part M build
