13 May 2020 · Delegated
Dreemy Lang, Woodlands Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qs
This application sought permission for alterations and a rear extension at Dreeym Lang, a single-storey detached house on Woodlands Avenue, Douglas. The property sits within an urban housing estate, with gardens to the front and rear, and a neighbouring semi-detached property to the rear boundary. The officer's report identified three main planning issues: the potential visual impact on the street scene, the potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties, and the loss of trees. These were weighed in the assessment of the proposal. The application was approved by delegated decision on 13 May 2020, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 13 May 2020. The key planning issues considered were the potential visual impact on the street scene, effects on neighbouring amenities, and the loss of trees. The proposal was found acceptable and permission was granted subject to two conditions.
Strategic Plan
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
predominantly residential use
the application site is within an area recognised as being within a "predominantly residential use"
4.1 SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
generally the main issues relate to potential loss of light and/or overbearing impact upon the outlook of neighbouring properties
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
- 2. The replacement tree planting shall be carried out in accordance with the details provided on the proposed site plan (drawing 218/020a). The planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following the completion of the development. Any trees which, within a period of 5 years from their planting, die, are removed, or, in the opinion of the Department, become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced as is reasonably practicable or in the next planting season with others of similar size, species and number as originally approved, unless the Department gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
