12 November 2007 · Council of Ministers (accepted Independent Inspector's recommendation)
Land At Cronk Grianagh, Braddan Road, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qp
The proposal involves building a single-storey 5-bedroom detached bungalow on a 0.1ha rectangular plot within a larger fallow area, designed as a residential unit for clients with physical and learning disabilities (4 client bedrooms plus 1 staff bedroom), featuring rendered walls, interlocking concrete tile roof, whit…
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The independent inspector examined the proposal under Article 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005 after a site inspection on 10 September 2007, finding it 'consisten…
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers 1548/06/01, 1548/06/02, 1548/06/06B, and 1548/06/22 submitted as part of this application.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Plumbing stacks
All plumbing stacks must be constructed internally.
Siting and design acceptable within street scene; adequate amenity space; recommend approval subject to conditions
Do not oppose the proposed development
No objection in principle subject to connection to sewers under 07/00869/B, no surface water to foul sewer, and conformance to Manx Sewers for Adoption
Braddan Parish Commissioners deferred decision due to inaccuracies in the application; DOT Drainage Division raised no objection subject to specific drainage conditions; DOT Highways Division do not oppose; utilities authorities request standard pre-connection contacts; Disabilit…
Key concern: Planning Application was incorrect as reference was made in Section 16 of the application to a 10.3 acre public open space incorporating landscaping, paths and informal play area
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners resolved to return the above Planning Application with an accompanying letter advising that the Planning Application was incorrect; a decision on the above planning application would be deferred until an accurate planning application was received
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Conditions requested: 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
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766)
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle subject to:-
Conditions requested: The proposed bungalow must be connected to the foul and surface water sewers proposed under planning application 07/869. All public drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's 'Manx Sewers for Adoption' and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s)
DOT Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Disability Access Office
No CommentConditions requested: Parking area to front entrance should be level with a level threshold door; Pathways should have handrails on both sides; Pathways should lead away from the building in the event of a fire; Internal and external doorways should be at least 800mm wide; Hallways should be wide enough for wheelchairs to manoeuvre; If this building is going to be used by disabled people then a section of the kitchen work top should be lowered; Bathroom should be a wet room and big enough for a wheelchair to manoeuvre within it. Handrails should be fitted around the toilet, bath and shower; Furniture should be loose so they can be moved around when needed
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Applicant to consult with The Fire Safety Department will regard to fire precautions in the proposed application
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with The Fire Safety Department will regard to fire precautions in the proposed application
The application (07/00871/B) proposed a 5-bedroom detached bungalow for use as a residential unit for clients with disabilities on a 0.1ha plot within a predominantly residential zoned area in Braddan. The Planning Directorate recommended approval, finding it consistent with the Braddan Local Plan zoning, acceptable in siting, design, and amenity space. Departments of Transport and others raised no material objections, with comments on drainage, access, and utilities. The inspector assessed the proposal as consistent with development plan policy, satisfactory in design, and not subject to objection, deeming suggested conditions reasonable. The inspector recommended approval subject to four conditions.
Precedent Value
This demonstrates that proposals aligning closely with local plan zoning and incorporating consultee requirements for infrastructure and access are likely to gain inspector recommendation for approval without material objections.
Inspector: Michael Hurley
