Officer Planning Report
Application No.: 09/01777/B Applicant: Mr Neil Cain Proposal: Driveway and access amendments Site Address: 1 Close Cubbon Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1NS ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Steve Stanley Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: - Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Consultee: Peel Town Commissioners Notes:** Approve
Officer's Report
The Site
The application site is the curtilage of 1 Close Cubbon, Peel, a detached single storey dwelling located on the left of the entrance to the Close.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for alterations to the existing driveway. PA09/00311/B sought approval for extensions with revisions to the driveway. This application proposes a further revised driveway and access. The access would have a narrower opening and would be set further within the cul-de-sac.
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being predominantly residential use by the Peel Local Plan. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following are considered relevant:
- General Policy 2;
- Paragraph 8.12.1
Planning History
The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
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87/01765/B sought approval to erect a 1 metre high wooden fence around the front boundary of the property and an iron gate. This was approved. 09/00311/B sought approval for alterations and erection of extensions. This was approved.
Representations
Peel Town Commissioners recommend that this application be approved. The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application.
Assessment
The main issues to be assessed in the consideration of this application are the impact of the development upon the streetscene, impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties and parking provision.
The extended driveway would provide parking for at least 2 vehicles which is in accordance with the current parking standards set out within the Strategic Plan. The opening would not be excessive so as to undermine the open plan character of the locality and is judged to be an improvement on the layout approved under 09/00311/B.
Recommendation
Permit.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Peel Town Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 04.12.2009
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> 0 : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to driveway and access amendments, 1 Close Cubbon, Peel as shown by Location 1, Site 2, 3 and 4 all received 30th October 2009.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 30 December 2009
Signed : Senior Planning Officer
