22 December 2017 · Delegated
Deansgate 8b, Lucerne Court, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6bj
Permission was granted for a single storey rear extension at Deansgate, Lucerne Court, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey detached house on a residential estate of similarly sized and designed properties. The officer's report identified two main planning considerations: the visual impact of the extension on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, and the potential effect on neighbouring properties. The nearest rear neighbour, Fairhaven, sits approximately 25 metres to the north, separated by a 2.0m solid masonry wall, with the application site at a lower level. The proposed extension would replace an existing block-paved patio area. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 22 December 2017.
The application was permitted on 22 December 2017 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered were the visual impact on the character of the existing dwelling and the potential effect on neighbouring properties, both of which were found to be acceptable.
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
