1 March 2019 · Delegated
51, Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nw
Permission was granted for demolition works, alterations, an extension, and the creation of a new vehicular access at 51 Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was linked to a related listed building or conservation consent (18/01112/CON). The site sits within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area on the west side of Brunswick Road, which is characterised by large dwellinghouses set back from the road in substantial plots with defined boundary walls. The property is one of a pair of matching semi-detached houses. The officer assessed three main planning issues: the character and appearance of the area, the impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety. The decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the character and appearance of the area, impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety. The proposal was found acceptable against these issues.
General Policy 2
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, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
policies in respect of the alteration or replacement of windows
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All new external facing and roofing materials to be used in the development, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building, in respect of their type, colour and finish. All work of making good shall be finished to match exactly the existing building fabric in respect of type, size, colour, bond, pointing, coursing, jointing, profile and texture.
Condition 3
Prior to their replacement of any existing window on the ground or first floor of the front (east) elevation, plans and details of the proposed replacements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department; the replacement shall thereafter be carried out in strict accordance with the approved plans/details and shall be retained as such. Any replacements shall be match exactly the materials, finish, dimensions and profiles of the existing joinery work.
