31 October 2018 · Delegated
110, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ef
Permission was granted for alterations and the erection of a rear two-storey extension at 110 Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a large terraced house currently used as a House of Multiple Occupancy, situated at the end of Castle Mona Avenue, which runs parallel to the Douglas Central Promenade. A wide alley runs along the rear of the site. The officer's report identified three main planning considerations: the character and appearance of the extension, its impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety. The application was recommended for approval and was permitted by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers on 31 October 2018, subject to three conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 31 October 2018. The officer assessed the proposal against character and appearance, impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety, and recommended approval. The decision was made under delegated powers.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external facing and roofing materials to be used in the development, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building where appropriate, in respect of their type, colour and finish.
Condition 3
Prior to the occupation of the extension, hereby approved, the bike storage area, shall be built in accordance with the drawing No.03 Rev B - 'Floor & Site Plans, Elevation & Section - As Proposed', date-stamped as having been received 11 September 2018. Thereafter the bike storage area shall only be used for secure bicycle and/or motorcycling parking and at all times be made available for the residents of 110 Castlemona Avenue.
specifically material in the assessment of the current application
Demolition of existing and rebuilding of rear utility and bathroom outlets
specifically material in the assessment of the current application
erection of a three storey extension to rear elevation
