19 December 2006 · Planning Committee
Land Including Fields 334281 And 334282 Adjacent To, Springfield Terrace, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3jx
The application sought approval for a residential development comprising 16 plots, of which 3 were designated as affordable housing, along with associated internal roads and sewer infrastructure on vacant land zoned predominantly residential in Foxdale.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Foxdale Local Plan development brief (para 3.50) and Tynwald resolution on affordable housing, finding it deficient in multiple respects.
Foxdale Local Plan Development Brief for Area 2: Marguerite Place
Requires A24 improvements (e.g. widening), traditional village architecture, tree retention, mound acknowledgement via MNH consultation with landscaping to soften impact/integrate with village, contamination testing, possible play area. Officer found landscaping inadequate to demonstrate integration/softening, no A24 works, insufficient mound details (visual/contamination), no contamination reference beyond spoil works.
Tynwald Resolution on Provision of Affordable Housing
Requires normally 25% affordable housing for developments of 8+ dwellings on zoned residential land. For 16 plots, 4 units needed but only 3 proposed; applicant's calculation (25% of 12 market plots) rejected as not meeting policy intent despite 'normally' wording.
Manx Roads guidance
Highways guidance on road types/layouts. Plots 6-12 served off private drive non-compliant; should be Street/Urban Lane/Country Lane per Highways Division objection.
No comment, but considers the application addresses concerns from previous application. Suggest screening/planting at start of works.
No objection in principle subject to conditions on foul sewer connection, no surface water to foul, drainage drawings, soil analysis due to contamination risk.
Interest noted; condition required for water supply connection.
