3 May 2019 · Delegated
Cherubim, 27, Devonshire Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qz
Permission was granted for rendering works to a semi-detached two-storey house at 27 Devonshire Road, Douglas. The property is an early to mid-20th century dwelling with a gabled roof, situated in a residential street of broadly similar properties. The existing pebble dash finish covered the rear and side elevations fully, and the upper storey and front entrance surround on the front elevation. The officer noted it was in generally poor condition and showing signs of deterioration. The key planning considerations were the impact on the visual amenities of local residents, the effect of re-rendering on the dwelling, and the appearance of the street scene. The application was approved on 3 May 2019, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 3 May 2019. The officer assessed the impact on the visual amenities of nearby residents, the effect on the dwelling itself, and the appearance of the street scene, and recommended approval. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Details of the pebble dash render to be used on the exterior walls of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to the commencement of the works. The works shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details.
