19 September 2018 · Delegated
16, Cronk Ny Greiney, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lw
Permission was granted for a range of works at 16 Cronk Ny Greiney, Douglas, including the erection of a flue, creation of a new pedestrian access with associated landscaping, and the replacement and extension of an existing balcony with balustrading. Some of these works were applied for retrospectively. The property sits at the entrance to an estate accessed off Tromode Road. The existing dwelling already had a small balcony above a converted garage. The officer's main consideration was parking and highway safety, and the property's existing driveway was found to provide adequate on-site parking. The decision was made on 19 September 2018 by a Principal Planner under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The officer considered parking and highway safety, noting that the property has a significant existing driveway providing sufficient on-site parking. No refusal reasons were raised.
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
Strategic Plan
general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Area of Predominantly Residential Use
General Policy 2 applies
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Access to the roof area above the garage shall be for maintenance purposes only and this area shall not be used at any time as external amenity space. Balustrading shall be only be erected where it has been shown on the amended Existing and Proposed Balcony Plan and no balustrading shall be erected around the roof area above the garage.
Condition 3
Within 3 months of the date of this approval, the flue, hereby approved, shall be painted in a matt black finish, as stated on the drawing 'Elevation Plans (Flue)' Datestamped as having been received 04 September 2018.
