5 August 2014 · Committee
Land At, Clarecourt, Marathon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hh
Permission was granted for the erection of a new dwelling with a detached garage and greenhouse or shed on land forming part of the garden of Clarecourt, Marathon Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site occupies the lower portion of a sloping garden, with a frontage onto Victoria Road defined by a 2-metre high stone wall and mature bushes. The boundaries are also characterised by mature hedgerows and trees. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 5 August 2014, subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by committee on 5 August 2014, subject to two conditions. The officer also recommended approval. No refusal reasons or conflicts were recorded.
Development should make the best use of resources
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No site works or clearance shall be commenced until protective fences which conform with British Standard 5837:2012 (or any British Standard revoking and re-enacting British Standard 5837:2012 with or without modification) have been erected around/near any existing trees along the north-eastern boundary. Unless and until the development has been completed these fences shall not be removed and the protected areas are to be kept clear of any building, plant equipment, material, debris and trenching, with the existing ground levels maintained, and there shall be no entry to those areas except for approved arboricultural or landscape works.
Reserved Matters Application for erection of a dwelling and garage with greenhouse and shed
Approval in principle for erection of a dwelling
Creation of hard standing and vehicular access onto Victoria Road
Creation of hard standing and vehicular access onto Victoria Road
