22 July 2011 · Delegated
Derbyhaven House, Derbyhaven, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ts
Permission was granted for the conversion of a boathouse to a gym, along with alterations and extensions to Derbyhaven House, a tall stone-faced three-storey property on the landward side of the A12 highway in Derbyhaven. The site includes a single-storey stone boathouse with large wooden gates situated close to the road, while the main house sits approximately 22 metres back. During the application process, additional plans were submitted to demonstrate that surface water would be discharged to new soakaways. The decision was made on 22 July 2011 by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was permitted by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The proposal involved converting an existing boathouse to a gym and making alterations and extensions to the dwelling, which was considered acceptable on the site.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings reference P100, P101, P102, P103, P10-01, P10-02, P10-03 all received on 26th May, 2011 and P104 received on 17th June, 2011.
