15 February 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
17, River Meadows, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1du
The proposal involves changes to a previously approved two-storey dwelling with integral garage in a new housing estate at Plot 52, 17 River Meadows, Castletown. Key amendments include extending the rear by 1.5m at ground and first floor for more living space, converting to a double integral garage with a new door, int…
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The principle of residential development is established by the extant approval for the wider estate under PA 18/00524/B, which has commenced, and the proposal is a one-for-one house type change toward…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the house type amendments against it, finding the proposal meets the tests due to no new adverse impacts on appearance, amenity, highways, or safety, maintaining consistency with the approved estate.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development focused in existing settlements. Relevant as the site is within approved residential zoning in Castletown, building on commenced estate development.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires well-designed development making best use of sites. Assessed via Residential Design Guidance 2021, with changes keeping in character and scale.
Spatial Policy 5
Focuses on using existing infrastructure. No issues raised as amendments do not alter parking or access.
Strategic Policy 10
Relates to airport PSZ under Transport Policy 11. No increase in occupancy, so compliant.
Environment Policy 3
Protects habitats and trees. Fencing condition protects tree health per original approval.
Environment Policy 4
In-keeping with locality. Materials and design match estate.
Environment Policy 42
Protects trees. Fencing condition ensures no harm.
Community Policy 7
Prevents criminal behaviour. No new impacts identified.
Community Policy 10
Fire safety. No new impacts beyond original.
Community Policy 11
Design to prevent crime and fire spread. Acceptable as per assessment.
Transport Policy 11
No significant increase in people in Airport PSZ. One-for-one replacement complies.
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.
Car parking provision
Prior to occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the respective car parking shall be constructed as indicated on the approved plans and shall remain as approved for the duration of occupation of the development. Reason: to minimise on-street car parking that could be detrimental to the operation of the highway.
Fencing and walling
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 or any Order superseding this, no fencing or walling which abuts any area of Public Open Space, highway or at the rear of plots 49-56 may be introduced other than in accordance with details as approved under C2 of PA 18/00524/B or unless otherwise submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of marrying with original approval 18/00524/B and the introduction of inappropriate fencing or walling could adversely affect the character of the development or the health of existing trees or both.
Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application for erection of a dwelling at Plot 52, 17 River Meadows, Castletown, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; Under this proposal, it is noted that the proposed garage is for a single vehicle and driveway remains the same dimensions.; The Applicant is advised to consider an electric vehicle charging point
