15 November 2016 · Committee
60, Snaefell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ng
This retrospective application sought permission to use the former site of 60 and 62 Snaefell Road, Willaston, Douglas, as a temporary storage compound. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 15 November 2016. The main planning issues considered were whether the storage use was acceptable in terms of its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, and how long any permission should last. The case officer noted that at the time of the site visit the gates were open and no banksman was on site, but also observed that the applicant had spent time and money keeping the site in reasonably good order. The officer recommended approval subject to conditions, and the committee agreed, granting permission.
The committee permitted the retrospective application for a temporary storage compound. The officer concluded the use was acceptable, having considered its potential effect on neighbouring living conditions and the appropriate length of time for which the use should be restricted. The site was noted to have been kept in reasonably good order.
General Policy 2
general development considerations
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
Environment Policy 22
pollution-specific parts
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
