14 May 2010 · Delegated
3, Thornton Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4nu
Permission was granted for the creation of a dormer window at 3 Thornton Avenue, Douglas, a two-storey semi-detached dwelling on the south side of Thornton Avenue. The officer noted that the dormer would face an access road to the rear and then over an area of offices in parkland, limiting any impact on neighbouring residents. The application was decided by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the permission. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
The application was permitted by a delegated Senior Planning Officer on 14 May 2010. The dormer window was considered acceptable given its position at the rear of the property, looking out over an access road and an area of offices in parkland rather than towards neighbouring homes.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposed development complies with the land use zoning
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
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing nos. 1.7179-001-00 and 1.7179-101-00 stamped the 26th February 2010.
