30 November 2012 · Delegated
59, Devonshire Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ra
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to the dwelling at 59 Devonshire Road, Douglas, as retrospective amendments to an earlier planning permission (06/00726/B). The changes included repositioning a ground floor door in the rear elevation of the side extension to a more central position, and replacing existing double doors in the side elevation of the dwelling with a single door. The officer's report noted that Devonshire Road slopes, placing no. 59 and 61 at a higher level than nos. 63 and 65 but lower than nos. 55 and 57, though the ground floor levels of each pair of semi-detached dwellings are broadly the same.
The application was permitted on 30 November 2012 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. The key planning considerations were the effect on the street scene and the impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties.
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
