25 October 2012 · Delegated
Malaga, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4aw
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to a semi-detached dwelling called Malaga, located on the corner of Westmoreland Road and Ballakermeen Road in Douglas. The property is two storeys when viewed from the front but has a lower ground floor at the rear due to the sloping topography of the site. A detached garage sits to the north of the dwelling. The main planning issues considered were the proposal's impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and any effects on neighbouring residential properties. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 25 October 2012, subject to four conditions. The officer's recommendation was also to permit the development.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 25 October 2012. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and any effects on neighbouring residential properties, both of which were found to be acceptable. Four conditions were attached to the permission.
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
extensions to dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to alterations and the erection of an extension to dwelling, Malaga, Westmoreland Road, Douglas as shown by Location Plan, Site Plan, JNP/Bowie/001 and JNP/Bowie/002 all received 5th September 2012 and JNP/Bowie/003, JNP/Bowie/006 and JNP/Bowie/007 all received 20th September 2012.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Condition 4
No approval is granted or implied by this permission for the erection of a garage.
