3 March 2016 · Delegated
First Names Management Ltd, First Names House, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4df
Permission was granted for the creation of an additional access door to the ground floor plant room at Clerical Medical House, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposed works are located on the gable end of the south east elevation, which is finished in Manx stone and features a tall double window. A narrow paved path runs in front of this elevation onto the internal roadway. The main planning consideration was the effect of the new door on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated powers, with one condition attached.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 3 March 2016. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposed door is located on the gable end of the south east elevation, a part of the building finished in Manx stone, and was found to be acceptable in that context.
General Policy 2
Overall, it is concluded that the planning application is in accordance with General Policy 2 of the 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
