19 January 2016 · Delegated
61, Cronk Ny Greiney, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lh
This application sought permission to replace the existing glazed roof of a rear conservatory with roof tiles at 61 Cronk Ny Greiney, Douglas. The property is a part single, part two-storey detached dwelling on the northern side of Cronk Ny Greiney. The main planning consideration was the potential impact on the character and appearance of the property and the wider area. The conservatory sits on the rear elevation of the dwelling, and the replacement roof would not be visible from a main public thoroughfare, though it would be visible from neighbouring properties. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 19 January 2016, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 19 January 2016, subject to one condition. The key planning consideration was whether the change would harm the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area, and it was found acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
