14 November 2012 · Delegated
Crosby Wholesalers, Main Road, Crosby, Isle Of Man, IM4 4bn
This retrospective application sought permission for the installation of a door in place of an existing window at John Lancaster House, formerly Crosby Wholesalers, on Main Road, Crosby, Isle of Man. The work had already been carried out before the application was submitted. The site consists of single-storey buildings of blockwork construction with a dash render finish. The case officer recommended approval and the Department of Infrastructure, acting under delegated powers, formally approved the application on 14 November 2012. One condition was attached to the permission. There are two related planning applications on record for the same site.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the retrospective application on 14 November 2012. The officer also recommended approval. One condition was attached to the permission.
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
Condition 1
This permission relates to the installation of a door to replace a window as shown in drawings Location Plan and photographs received 9th October 2012.
