31 October 2016 · Delegated
St. Aubyn, 14, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ls
Permission was granted for alterations, an extension, and the widening of the existing driveway at St Aubyn, 14 Selborne Drive, Douglas. The property is a part three and one storey Victorian detached dwelling on the corner of Selborne Drive and Tennis Road, within a Conservation Area. The main planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and Conservation Area, and any effect on neighbouring residents. The officer noted that the ground floor of the dwelling is well screened from the highway by substantial hedging and trees, which helped support the case for approval. The application was decided by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and was permitted with one condition.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and the nearby Conservation Area, as well as any effect on neighbouring residents. These were assessed as acceptable, and permission was granted.
General Policy 2
the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
