25 October 2010 · Delegated
22, Sartfell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nb
This application sought permission to demolish an existing utility extension at the rear of Ennerdale House, a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling on the east side of Sartfell Road, Douglas, and replace it with a new rear extension. The Senior Planning Officer, acting under delegated authority, permitted the proposal on 25 October 2010. The officer found that the extension respected the site and its surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping. The proposal was also found not to harm the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape, and not to adversely affect the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was permitted by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The extension was judged to respect the site and its surroundings in terms of siting, scale, form, and design, and was found not to harm the character of the local townscape or the amenity of nearby residents.
General Policy 2
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
Environment 35
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Schedule Of Conditions
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Schedule Of Conditions
This permission relates to the demolition of the existing utility extension and the erection of an extension to the rear elevation shown in drawings 10/0026/01, 10/0026/02 and 10/0026/03 received 6th September 2010.
