30 January 2020 · Delegated
18, Woodlands View, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2bt
Permission was granted for the widening of the driveway and vehicular access at 18 Woodlands View, Douglas, Isle of Man. The access was widened to 8 metres, covering a depth of 5.5 metres. At the time of the officer's site visit, the works had already been completed. The front garden was already partly given over to hard surfacing in the form of a drive, with only a small turfed strip remaining. The main planning consideration was whether the enlarged access and hardstanding would harm the character and appearance of the area or raise highway safety concerns. The application was approved on 30 January 2020 under delegated authority, with the officer also recommending approval.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning question was whether the wider access and hardstanding would harm the character and appearance of the area or highway safety. The proposal was found to be acceptable on both counts.
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
area recognised as being within predominantly residential use
the application site is within an area recognised as being within predominantly residential use under Douglas Local Plan Order 1998
