13 April 2016 · Delegated
15, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lr
Permission was granted for alterations to 15 Selborne Road, Douglas, including replacing the garage door with a uPVC door, relocating a flue, and installing two additional roof lights. The property is a two-storey semi-detached house on the western side of Selborne Road. It is notable in the area for having an attached garage and a front driveway with direct access onto the road, while most neighbouring properties use a rear lane for parking. The officer's report identified the visual impact on the area and Conservation Area, and the loss of the garage, as the main planning issues. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted by delegated decision.
The application was permitted on 13 April 2016 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. Key issues considered included the visual impact on the local area and Conservation Area, and the loss of the attached garage.
General Policy 2
the general policies setting out good standards of development are applicable
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 35
Within Conservation Areas
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
