18 October 2018 · Delegated
Clare Court, 14, Marathon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hl
Permission was granted for the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking and access on land at Clarecourt, 14 Marathon Road, Douglas. The site forms the residential curtilage of a detached dwelling house situated on the corner of Ballanard Road and Park Avenue. The main planning issues considered were the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and street scene, and the impact on highway safety. Amended drawings were submitted during the course of the application. The application was decided on a delegated basis and was approved on 18 October 2018.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on a delegated basis. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and street scene, and highway safety. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
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
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
Douglas Local Plan 1998
the application site is within an area recognised as beingwithin predominantly residential use
Condition 1
In this instance, the submitted email from the client is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome as recommended by the case officer and would be considered satisfactory for the planning conditions No. 2 of this planning application.
Erection of a dwelling with detached garage and greenhouse/shed
Erection of a dwelling with detached garage and greenhouse/shed
Reserved Matters Application for erection of a dwelling and garage with greenhouse and shed
Approval in principle for erection of a dwelling
Creation of hard standing and vehicular access onto Victoria Road
Creation of hard standing and vehicular access onto Victoria Road
