11 October 2011 · Delegated
The Lodge, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bl
This application sought permission to extend the boundary of the site at Sutton Oak Lodge, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, erect a detached garage, and alter the vehicular access. The site sits on the south-eastern side of Lower Dukes Road, between the properties known as Ballaquayle and Sutton Oak Cottage, and extends back to a shared single-track rear access lane also used by other properties. The officer's report noted that other garages and parking spaces already exist off the rear lane, providing context for the proposed garage. The key planning issues examined were the effect on neighbouring properties, the character of the surrounding area, and highway considerations. The application was permitted on 11 October 2011 by delegated decision, consistent with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 11 October 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. Key planning issues considered included impact on neighbouring properties, the wider surrounding area, and highway matters.
General Policy 2
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
