24 May 2019 · Delegated
Bramble Tor, Tromode Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lb
Permission was granted for the erection of a rear extension at Bramble Tor, Tromode Park, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site is a dwellinghouse within a residential area of Douglas. The application was assessed against three main planning issues: the character and appearance of the proposed extension, its potential impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety. The officer recommended approval and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture agreed, granting permission with two conditions. The decision was made on a delegated basis and signed off by the Director of Planning and Building Control.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 24 May 2019. The key planning issues considered were the extension's character and appearance, its impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety.
General Policy 2
Development within land-use zones
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
All external facing materials to be used in the development, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building, in respect of their type, colour and finish.
