8 September 2025 · Delegated
Grianane, Groves Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jd
This retrospective application sought permission to convert an attached garage at Grianane, Groves Road, Douglas into a utility room and store, and to replace the existing garage door with a door and windows. The property is a two-storey dormer bungalow on a corner plot, with frontages to both New Castletown Road and Groves Road. The key planning consideration was the potential visual impact of the changes on the street scene. The application was approved by delegated decision on 8 September 2025, with the officer having recommended approval.
The application was approved on 8 September 2025. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the street scene, and the works were found to be acceptable in that regard.
General Policy 2
the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide from these respects.
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide from these respects.
