29 July 2011 · Delegated
13, Harcroft Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1pf
Permission was granted to widen the driveway and access onto the highway at 13 Harcroft Avenue, Douglas, a detached dwelling on the southern side of Harcroft Avenue. The existing gateway was around 3.5 metres wide and the proposal sought to increase this to 6 metres. Part of the front garden area was to be block paved, though more than half of the front garden would remain laid to grass. The decision was made on 29 July 2011 by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The proposal involved widening the existing driveway access from approximately 3.5 metres to 6 metres, with more than half of the front garden remaining as grass.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
requires proposed developments to not adversely affect the character of the surrounding landscape, and to not adversely affect the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality.
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 widening of driveway and access onto highway as shown in drawings 01 and 02 received 20th June 2011.
Conversion and extension to provide ancillary living accommodation
Permitted
Conversion of and extension to garage to provide ancillary living accommodation (Comprising amendments to 08/00983/B)
Application Withdrawn
Conversion and extension to garage to provide ancillary living accommodation (Comprising amendments to 08/00983/B)
Permitted
