6 September 2012 · Delegated
9, Cooil Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2hh
Permission was granted for two small-scale works at 9 Cooil Close, Douglas: the creation of additional hardstanding to the front of the property and the erection of a canopy over the front door. The site is the residential curtilage of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling. A narrow concrete driveway already existed to the front at the time of the application. The case officer recommended approval and the decision was formally confirmed on 6 September 2012 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The proposal involved modest works to the front of a semi-detached dwelling, and the officer recommended approval, which was confirmed in the formal decision. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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
Schedule Of Conditions
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Schedule Of Conditions
This approval relates to the erection of a canopy above front door and the creation of larger hard standing area to front and side elevations, as shown in drawing no. 12/06/04, received on 30th July 2012.
