21 June 2004 · Planning Committee
Buchan School, Westhill, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1rd
The proposal sought approval in principle for erecting three detached dwellings with garages on a site designated as Area J in the Castletown Local Plan, located between Buchan School and The Crofts in Castletown, adjacent to the Conservation Area.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the land was not currently zoned for residential development, making the proposal contrary to established Departmental policies.
Policy C/RES/P/16 (Castletown Local Plan - Area J)
Policy allows maximum of three new units on Area J, with access from existing point onto The Crofts, retention of mature trees, high design standard respecting Conservation Area, bat consultation, and no building within 2m of active sewer. Officer assessed proposal as compliant and suitable without detriment to amenity or character, recommending approval subject to pre-submission discussions. Committee refused, determining land not currently zoned for residential development, contrary to Departmental policies, with woodland amenity loss.
No adverse traffic impacts, subject to conditions on access width and sight lines
No objections in principle, but note 12" foul drainage main crosses site requiring pumping to The Crofts sewer
Interest expressed; require contact for water connection under Byelaws
Multiple local residents submitted objections to the planning application citing concerns over parking, access, sewerage, housing density, environmental impact, and non-compliance with zoning; the Isle of Man Water Authority requested a standard condition for water connection; Hi…
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Conditions requested: 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
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions; In the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: The width of the access adjacent to The Crofts shall permit two cars to pass each other.; Sight splays/sight lines shall be provided in compliance with Manx Roads 1.
