13 August 2019 · Delegated
Belmont, Belmont Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4ns
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached garage for two vehicles at Belmont House, Belmont Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site forms the existing residential curtilage of a detached two-storey dwelling. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposed garage within the area, and any potential effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable, leading to approval. The decision was made on 13 August 2019 by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority, with one condition attached.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the garage within the area and any potential effects on neighbouring amenities, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
compliant with those sections of General Policy 2 (b), (c) and (g)
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
Douglas Local Plan 1998 (Map 2)
designates the site as within an area zoned for 'Predominantly Residential use'
Manual for Manx Roads
will also be considered in the assessment of the application
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
