28 October 2014 · Planning Committee
Monks Walk, Bridge Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3dq
The proposal seeks permission to retain a simple temporary boat shelter in the residential curtilage of Monks Walk, a detached house on Bridge Road in Ballasalla, for a further one year. The shelter measures 7.9 metres long, 3.9 metres wide and 3.8 metres high, with a timber frame and green plastic sheeted roof, replac…
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The officer considered two fundamental issues: impact on neighbouring residential amenity and visual amenity of the locality.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect landscape character, residential amenity, or road safety; and meets other criteria like access and services. The officer assessed the boat shelter as compatible with Predominantly Residential zoning, temporary in nature with softened appearance via green sheeting blending with trees, causing no unacceptable visual or amenity harm. It was found to accord fully with GP2 provisions.
Removal by set date
The boat shelter hereby approved shall be removed on or before 31 October 2015. Reason: The development has only been found to be acceptable on a short term basis because it meets a specific need.
Local residents Dr C Taggart and Mrs D Taggart objected to the retention of the boat shelter due to visual impact and fears of it becoming permanent, while Malew Parish Commissioners objected and requested removal or a new application.
Key concern: detrimental visual impact on residential area from industrial-looking temporary structure at risk of becoming permanent
Dr C Taggart, Mrs D Taggart
ObjectionThe height and appearance of the structure are out of keeping and character with this residential area giving more the impression of an industrial unit.; this structure clad only in flapping brightly covered tarpaulin could become a permanent detraction from the visual amenity value of this rural area.; this latest application is intended as part of a delaying strategy designed to de facto convert a “temporary” structure into a permanent one
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThey object to this application. The temporary boat shelter should be either removed or a new application submitted.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No Commentwhat safeguards are in place to ensure that the structure is removed by 31 October 2015 or that a further application is made?
