24 July 2006 · Minister (via Chief Executive, accepting Inspector's recommendation after appeal dismissal)
Field 314758, Main Road, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lx
The proposal sought approval in principle for plots, roads, and sewers for six low-density single-storey dwellings on three small fields to the west and south of the existing Balladoyne housing estate, south of the A1 Peel Road in St Johns.
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The site has been zoned for residential development since the 1982 Development Plan and specifically under Policy RES/P/1 of the St John's Local Plan 1999, with a development brief limiting it to six …
Residential Development within Development Area 1
Zones site for predominantly residential use; development brief limits to max 6 single-storey dwellings (no dormers); requires prior approval of plots/roads/sewers; temporary construction access off Peel Road (not estate); permanent access via Balladoyne; archaeological programme; low-density minimises amenity/visual impact on Tynwald. Officer/Inspector assessed proposal complies fully, with zoning established 1982/1999; temporary access shown; density/layout matches; conditions enforce brief.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer. NOTE: A Drainage Connection Fee will be payable to the Drainage Authority on this development.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Archaeological layout and watching brief
Any subsequent application for detailed approval must indicate a layout which avoids the archaeological remains and include details of the archaeological watching brief to be undertaken.
Tree and hedge retention details
Any subsequent detailed application must contain details of the existing trees and hedges to be retained on site.
Construction traffic via temporary access
Construction traffic must use only the temporary access indicated on drawing no. 4043/2; this temporary access must be removed and the land over which it passes must be restored to its current condition within one month of the completion of building operations; details of this access and the arrangement must be included in the application for Reserved Matters.
Visibility and road widening improvements
The application for Reserved Matters must include details of the proposed improvements to the visibility at the junction of the Balladoyne Estate Road and Peel Road, and of the proposed estate road widening; these works must be completed prior to the occupation of any of the dwellings.
Single storey dwellings only
NOTE For the avoidance of doubt, any application for approval of Reserved Matters must indicate single storey dwellings with no dormer accommodation, in accordance with Policy RES/P/1 part (b) Development Brief.
Supports development; enhances estate/value; no privacy/view loss; low traffic; in keeping with bungalows; zoned land loss if refused
No particular objection; defer until full approval
No objection in principle; geophysical survey identifies prehistoric mound not keeill; layout avoids remains; require watching brief condition
No objection subject to public sewer connection, no surface water to foul, percolation tests for soakaways
No objection; completes zoned development; improves eyesore
