2 December 2016 · Delegated
14, Orchid Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 7en
Permission was granted to replace an existing rear conservatory at 14 Orchid Close, Douglas, Isle of Man with a new extension. The existing conservatory measured 3.3m x 3.3m and sat on the rear elevation of the property, which faces south. The key planning considerations were the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling itself, and its impact on neighbouring properties and the wider street scene. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted by delegated decision. The permission was granted subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture permitted the extension on 2 December 2016, subject to one condition. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the character of the existing dwelling, neighbouring properties, and the street scene, and found it acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
predominantly residential use
the application site is located within a wider area of land that is designated as predominantly residential use
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
