21 October 2011 · Delegated
Cubbon House, 3, Marathon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hn
This application sought permission for a series of amendments to an earlier approval (11/00026/B) for the alteration, extension, and conversion of a former residential home at Cubbon House, 3 Marathon Road, Douglas, into a private dwelling. The amendments included enlarging the approved orangery, extending the decking area further along the side of the building with two levels, installing five rooflights to the rear roof slope rather than the one previously approved, removing the existing rear chimneystack, and various changes to window and door openings. The internal domestic layout was also revised. The site is a detached two-storey Victorian property with dormer accommodation in the roof space, set within its own grounds and set back more than 20 metres from Marathon Road. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 21 October 2011, with the officer's key considerations being the impact on neighbouring properties and the character of the surrounding area.
The application was permitted on 21 October 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. Key planning considerations were the impact on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area.
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Predominantly Residential Use
Douglas Local Plan Order 1998
