11 December 2018 · Delegated
14, Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5as
Permission was granted at 14 Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, for the removal of an existing greenhouse and shed and the erection of a replacement storage building. The application was linked to an associated conservation area consent application (18/00753/CON). The property is a mid-terrace house within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. The officer report identified the impact on the character of the conservation area, effects on neighbouring properties, and highways impact as the main planning issues to be assessed. The application was approved under delegated authority by the Head of Development Management, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was permitted by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning issues considered were the impact on the character of the Selborne Drive Conservation Area, effects on neighbouring properties, and highways impact.
General Policy 2
that seeks to ensure inter-alia that development does not adversely impact the amenity of local residents or the character of a 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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The doors of the garage/store shall not open out over the back alley