17 September 2025 · Delegated
52, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hq
The application sought to extend the dropped kerb shared between two semi-detached dwellinghouses at 52–54 Victoria Road, Douglas, and to remove the low boundary wall at the front. The frontages currently feature a mix of paving, flower beds, a low wall, and metal gates to each driveway. During the process, the proposal was amended to retain flower beds within the front garden areas. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character of the street scene, highway and drainage effects, and any impact on neighbouring properties. The officer noted that similar semi-detached dwellings in the area have comparable driveway arrangements, with minimal vegetation between properties, and that the proposal would sit comfortably within the established street pattern. The application was approved on 17 September 2025 under delegated authority, subject to three conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 17 September 2025. The proposal was considered acceptable in terms of its effect on the street scene, highway and drainage matters, and impact on neighbours. The amended scheme, which retains flower beds in the front garden, was the version assessed and approved.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (2016)
The proposal accords with the aims and objectives of General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (h) and (i)
Residential Design Guide
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The flower bed and drainage channels shown on the approved plan for no.52 Victoria Road referenced 07/P Rev 1 shall be retained and maintained by each owner or occupy of for the lifetime of the development.
Condition 3
The flower bed and drainage channels shown on the approved plan for no.54 Victoria Road referenced 07/P Rev 1 shall be retained and maintained by each owner or occupy of for the lifetime of the development.
