5 May 2016 · Delegated
35, Meadow Crescent, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1ns
Permission was granted for a single-storey extension to the rear of a semi-detached two-storey house at 35 Meadow Crescent, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property sits on an end plot to the south of Meadow Crescent, with a public footpath and school grounds to the west. The officer's report noted that the rear garden is laid to grass, with patio doors on the rear elevation and a timber boundary fence. The neighbouring property mirrors the layout of the application site. The main planning issues considered were the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and its impact on neighbouring properties and the street scene. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 5 May 2016.
The application was permitted on 5 May 2016 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation. The key planning considerations were the effect on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the impact on neighbouring properties and the street scene.
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
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
Douglas Local Plan Order 1998 Map No. 2 (South)
the application site is in an area designated as predominantly residential
