7 January 2020 · Delegated
16, Pinehurst Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1pj
This application sought permission to replace the glazed roof of an existing lean-to conservatory at the rear of 16 Pinehurst Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man, with a tiled roof. The conservatory is approximately 4.2 metres wide and projects around 4 metres from the rear elevation, finished in pebble-dashed render. The application was permitted on 7 January 2020 by a delegated Principal Planner, subject to one condition. The decision was made in line with relevant local planning policies for the area. There is one earlier planning history reference associated with the site, suggesting some prior development activity.
The application was permitted by a delegated Principal Planner on 7 January 2020, subject to one condition. The proposal involved replacing the roof of an existing rear conservatory with a tiled roof rather than the original glazed covering.
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
Predominantly Residential Use
local plan policy
Predominantly Residential Use
designated use
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
