7 July 2016 · Delegated
Derbyhaven House, Derbyhaven, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ts
This application sought permission to demolish an existing single-storey stone boathouse at Derbyhaven House and replace it with an extension to the dwelling providing ancillary living accommodation. The proposal was an amendment to a previously approved scheme (reference 15/00612/B). The site is a two-storey dwelling located between "Traa-dy-Liooar" to the north and the Marine Court Apartments to the south. The existing boathouse extended 10.8m in front of the main house and was noted as unusual in the streetscene, with the adjacent apartments having windows facing towards it. The main planning issue assessed was visual impact. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 7 July 2016.
The application was permitted on 7 July 2016 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issue considered was visual impact. The proposal involved amendments to a previously approved scheme for the same site.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
redevelopment of the boathouse to provide additional residential accommodation to Derbyhaven House
redevelopment of the boathouse to provide additional residential accommodation to Derbyhaven House
erection of an extension to the rear (west) of the property