31 January 2011 · Delegated
White Lodge, 16, Marathon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hl
This application sought approval in principle to demolish the existing dwelling at 16 and 16A Marathon Road, Douglas, and replace it with two blocks of six apartments. The site sits on the south-eastern side of Marathon Road, with the ground level falling substantially towards Victoria Road to the southeast. The site is within a predominantly residential area as defined by the Douglas Local Plan 1998. The officer report identified several planning issues to be weighed, including land use, highway and parking provision, living conditions for future and neighbouring residents, amenity and open space, affordable housing, and visual impact. The application was refused by delegated decision on 31 January 2011. The officer had recommended refusal.
The application was refused on 31 January 2011. The officer report identified concerns around land use, highway and parking provision, living conditions for future and neighbouring occupiers, amenity space, affordable housing, and visual impact. No decision notice is available to confirm the precise grounds for refusal.
