12 January 2012 · Delegated
9, Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ba
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement doors to the front and rear elevations of a two-storey traditional terraced property at 9 Upper Dukes Road, Douglas. The property has a distinctive 'diaper work' contrasting brick frontage and its front elevation directly adjoins the public pavement. The main planning consideration was the impact of the proposed replacement doors on the conservation area. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted by the Development Control Manager on 12 January 2012. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was permitted by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the impact of the replacement doors on the conservation area. The proposal was found acceptable in that context.
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
Environmental Policy 35
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawings showing the location and site plan, Photo of front elevation, Rear elevation showing proposed door, Front elevation showing location of proposed door, Proposed front door and Proposed rear door. and Rear elevation as existing date stamped 25th November 2011.
