18 April 2008 · Planning Committee
Field 432537, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3eg
The proposal involves building a split-level dwelling (ground floor footprint approx. 50m x 30m plus 17m x 7.5m garage with accommodation above) on a sloping 2.69-acre field bounded by Phildraw Road and Awin Ruy watercourse, including new access requiring removal of four roadside trees, formal gardens, orchard, enhance…
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The site is designated Proposed Low Density Housing in Parkland under the 1982 Development Plan, requiring 'substantial dwellings, designed and finished to the highest quality...
Planning Circular 8/89
Requires substantial high-quality dwellings in 1+ acre grounds sitting comfortably in landscaped setting acknowledging contours/trees (all trees registered). Officer tested site size (2.69 acres), design (attractive, natural materials, cut/fill integration), separation from neighbours, landscaping/orchard/reed bed enhancement; found fully compliant despite tree loss, as designation anticipates access works.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of a dwelling as shown in drawings C01 A and C21 A both received on 5th February, 2008 and CO2, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, S01, S02 and PL301/2 all received on 14th December, 2007.
Watercourse buffer
No development may be undertaken within 8m of the watercourse in order to minimise risk of damage or disturbance to the river banks and river bed. During construction, measures must be put into place to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation.
Access provision
Prior to the carrying out of any other works on site, the new access with visibility splays as shown in the approved drawings must be set out on site and available for use.
no objection
do not oppose
no objection
interest expressed (no objection)
Statutory consultees including utilities, heritage, and ecology raised no objections to application 07/02378/B with requests for utility connections and wildlife surveys; public representations included support from one individual and objections from neighbours citing policy non-compliance, amenity impacts, access issues, and environmental concerns.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionContact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionNote (2) For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Conditions requested: 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; For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Manx National Heritage
No ObjectionI can confirm that there are no archaeological implications of this development.; Having looked at our records, we are not currently aware of any archaeological, cultural or ecological interests
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Division
No Objectionsurveys for both birds and bats would be advisable prior to any works commencing.; suitable habitats such as the hedgerows bordering the site should be protected from development and other activities during the spring and summer.
Conditions requested: DAFF should be consulted prior to works taking place if protected species, including nesting birds, are found anywhere on the site at any time of year
Andrew Jessopp
SupportThe site appears to be currently zoned as proposed low density housing in parkland so the principle is not opposed.; There already exists a number of substantial properties in the area so one more is unlikely to have significant adverse impact on the area to warrant refusal.
