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{{table:516060}} ## Planning Report And Recommendations {{table:280515}} ### Considerations {{table:280510}} ### Written Representations J. D. Maddrell ### Consultations {{table:280511}} {{table:280512}} 23/09/05 - Opposed, the development constitutes an over intensive use of the site, the development is considered un - neighbourly due to its adverse on the properties to the east. {{table:280513}} {{table:280514}} ### Policy
The site represents an undeveloped piece of land within the Erin Way/Truuggan Road development approved under the provisions of various applications. The development of the five detached houses to the west of the site was approved under 98/1627. Subsequent to this planning permission was granted for the erection of two bungalows on this piece of land under PA 01/1722. The site also includes part of the access road on which two lockable gates were shown and approved under PA 98/1627 effectively preventing access to thus piece of land from either Erin Way or Truuggan Road. This changed to give access to the two bungalows from Truuggan Close under 01/1722.
Planning permission was granted then refused for the erection of four detached houses in place of the two bungalows, under 04/02209. Whilst the application was initially approved, with reference to the relocated gates, it was brought to the PC's attention at review that the site did not include the roadway in which the proposed gates were to be relocated. As such the matter of the relocation of the gates could not be dealt with and the site was land-locked. The application was refused for this reason alone, despite objections from a small number of neighbours and PE Commissioners. DoT indicated that they would prefer lockable gates rather than the bollards which were proposed in their place.
The applicant has now revised the scheme to include the land on which the gates are proposed and have also taken the opportunity to apply retrospectively for permission for the realignment of the road and fencing beside Truuggan Close. This matter has never been mentioned previously but was discovered whilst these amended plans were being prepared.
The application proposes the erection of three detached Maple type houses and an Oak - a larger house on the lowest plot. The highest houses will be 1.5m lower than Ballahane Cottage, the tourist cottage to the south of the site behind which, separating the existing from the proposed dwellings, is a row of conifers which are within the Ballahane Cottage site.
Previously the PC visited the site and viewed it from Truuggan Road and from Castletown Road from where the development as a whole is visible (as shown in Mr. Maddrell's photographs). These photographs seem to indicate that the houses will be taller than Ballahane Cottage, which they will not be and what is also apparent is the significant size of Mr. Maddrells' own house, Ballahane House and the impact which this has on the landscape. It was this in particular which led the previous PC to conclude that the only reason for refusal of the previous application was the lack of arrangements for access and not over-development or adverse visual impact.
As such I would recommend approval.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 27.09.2005
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the erection of four dwellings and the repositioning of the approved lockable gates all as shown in drawings reference 2096.3.1B, 2096.3.2, 2096.3.3, 2096.3.10A, SH/MA/03, SH/OAK/07 and SH/OAK/08 all received on 11th August, 2005.
C 3. Prior to the occupation of any of the dwellings the road access off Erin Way must be constructed to base course level from the junction with the adopted highway up to the access to the dwellings and adequately lit, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority.
C 4. Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, the proposed vehicle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved drawings to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority.
C 5. The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
NOTE: A Drainage Connection Fee will be payable to the Drainage Authority on this development
C 6. There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
N 1. For water 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 Isle of Man Water Authority Planning and Projects Section, telephone 695958.
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