6 February 2007 · Planning Committee
Land At, Ellan Vannin, Laxey Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ha
The proposal sought approval in principle for one new detached dwelling on a level parcel of land forming part of an extended garden, located between three existing properties on the eastern side of the A2 Coast Road, about 100m north of the Ballagawne Road junction.
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The officer's assessment started with local plan policy, confirming the site is designated under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan 2005 (area 14, policy L/RES/PR/11) as suitable for one detached dwelling,…
Policy L/RES/PR/11 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires the plot to be suitable for one detached property designed per Planning Circular 3/91 policies 2-7, with provision for access onto the main road with appropriate visibility splays. Officer confirmed site matches plan paragraph 4.51 as infill for one dwelling, previously approved similarly, and capable of accommodating without amenity harm.
Policies 2-7 (inclusive) of Planning Circular 3/91
Requires traditional form and design for any dwelling. Condition mandates future reserved matters application accord with these policies; principle approved but detailed design deferred.
Time limit and 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.
Site definition
This approval in principle relates to the erection of a dwelling on the site defined by the red line as shown on the location plan date stamped the 8th November 2006.
Traditional design
The design and form of any dwelling proposed as part of any subsequent reserved matters planning application must be traditional in form and accord with the provisions of policies 2 - 7 (inclusive) of Planning Circular 3/91.
Sight lines
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provision for vehicular sight lines of a minimum of 2 metres by 160 metres.
Car parking
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provision for a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces.
Forward gear access
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provision for vehicles to enter and exit the application site in a forward gear.
Public sewer connection
Any dwelling proposed by any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provision for connection to the public sewer.
Surface water disposal
Any dwelling proposed by any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include provisions to ensure that no surface water is discharged directly or indirectly to any foul drainage system.
Recommend approval
Do not oppose subject to conditions on sight lines, parking, and turning
No objection subject to conditions on foul and surface water disposal
Request informative note on water connection
Multiple consultees responded to application 06/01938/A with no objections; Isle of Man Water Authority, Drainage Division, Lonan Parish Commissioners, and Highways Division all support or have no objection subject to standard utility, drainage, and highways conditions; SPMCE made no objection.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
No CommentA 1970’s bungalow of no particular merit but rather hidden in the fold of the hillside. The extension will, if anything, improve its appearance.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; There are no known surface water sewers in the area for the proposed development to discharge to, it is recommended that the surface water from the development be disposed by alternative methods, other than stated by the applicant. If no other methods of surface water disposal can be found, the Drainage Division of the Department of Transport request that this application be refused on these grounds.
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s). Full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from this dwelling must be submitted as part of any subsequent detailed planning application.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division.
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe board recommends approval of the above Planning Application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and Environment.
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions
Conditions requested: Sight lines of 2 metres by 160 metres shall be provided.; Two off street parking spaces shall be provided.; An on site turning facility shall be provided.; A reserved matters application shall be submitted to address details of sight lines, parking and turning.
