6 October 2020 · Delegated
24, Falcon Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ha
This application sought permission for alterations to 24 Falcon Street, Douglas, including closing up a doorway and rendering works to existing walls. The property is part of a two-storey Victorian terrace on the northern side of Falcon Street, a street that slopes downwards from west to east. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the works on the character and appearance of the dwelling, and any effect on neighbouring properties. The surrounding terraces are generally well-kept and feature render finishes along with decorative details. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 6 October 2020.
The application was permitted by delegated decision. The officer assessed the visual impact on the character of the existing dwelling and any effect on neighbouring properties, and found the proposal acceptable.
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
The application is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the 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
is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption
thus aligning with GP 2 (n)
