23 February 2022 · Planning Committee
Water Gardens Jurby Coast Road, Postal Locality, Jurby West, Isle Of Man, IM7 3as
The proposal involves demolishing existing greenhouses, polytunnels, sheds and hardstanding at the redundant Water Gardens site to build a contemporary single-storey 'U-shaped' dwelling with a floor area of 517sqm, integral garages, gravel driveway, and materials including render, dark grey metal cladding, natural ceda…
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The site met the definition of 'previously-developed land' under General Policy 3(c) as it contains significant buildings (800sqm including 720sqm greenhouse) that are redundant after the water garden…
General Policy 3
Permits development on previously-developed land outside zoned areas if redundant, reduces landscape/environmental impact, and improves it. Officer confirmed site qualifies with significant redundant buildings, reduced footprint/hardstanding, and superior design yielding landscape benefits despite countryside location.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding need with no alternative. Proposal accepted via GP3 exception as redevelopment improves countryside protection by replacing adverse existing development.
Environment Policy 2
Prioritises landscape character in AHLV areas unless no harm or essential. Single-storey design, materials and reduced massing assessed as not harming and improving character over existing greenhouse.
Spatial Policy 5
New development in settlements or countryside per GP3. Site outside settlements but justified by GP3 previously-developed land tests.
Housing Policy 4
New countryside housing only in exceptional cases. Not agricultural/replacement but accepted via GP3 interplay.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate development safely. Existing access adequate, less traffic than prior use, supported by Highways.
Transport Policy 7
Parking per standards. Site provides adequate spaces/turning.
General Policy 2
General development control criteria applied but no specific assessment detailed beyond design/amenity.
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.
No future extensions
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Landscaping scheme
No development shall take place until full details of soft and hard landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the soft landscaping works include details of new planting (including tree planting) showing, type, size and position of each. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Details of the hard landscaping works include footpaths and hard surfacing materials. The hard landscaping works shall be completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.; DNO on 03.12.2021
