29 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
4, Meayll Drive, Ballakilley, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nt
The site is a detached two-storey dwelling in the northern side of the Ballakilley estate, within a Residential Proposed zoning on the Area Plan for the South. The proposal adds a first floor extension over the garage measuring 5.19m by 2.945m with a height of 2.654m to provide extra living accommodation, alongside a m…
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and principles of the Residential Design Guide 2019, particularly good neighbourliness and over…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 sets general standards for acceptable development in residential areas. The officer assessed the extension and driveway works against it, finding compliance as there are no adverse impacts on adjacent properties, streetscene, or overdevelopment. The policy supports extensions per Paragraph 8.12.1 where such works do not harm the surrounding area.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The Residential Design Guidance 2019 is a material consideration, particularly for good neighbourliness and overlooking. The proposal was assessed as retaining a subordinate appearance with no privacy or light impacts on neighbours, aligning with its principles.
Community Policy 7
Requires reducing outbreak of fire. The officer noted the extension to an existing dwelling creates no new fire spread issues.
Community Policy 11
Aims at preventing criminal activity. No changes or new issues expected from the proposal.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. The extension will not increase water usage, with run-off managed as existing.
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 objections
Highways Development Control has no objection to application 22/00713/B for erection of first floor extension above garage and extension of driveway and vehicular access, noting no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the contents of this application. After reviewing this Application, Highway Services, HDC, finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking and recommends no opposition to it.; An inspection based s109(A) Highway Agreement may be necessary on construction.
