5 June 2013 · Delegated
Grianane, Woodlands Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qt
This retrospective application sought permission for alterations to a conservatory at a residential property on Woodlands Close, Douglas. The conservatory is located at the rear of the dwelling and, other than being visible from two neighbouring properties, is not seen from public areas. The officer noted that the surrounding part of Woodlands Close is made up of rendered bungalows likely built in the 1960s or 1970s, and that a site visit was carried out to assess the proposals in context. The application was approved on a delegated basis in June 2013, with two conditions attached. The officer recommended approval on the basis that no harm was likely to arise from the alterations.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the retrospective application. The officer found that no harm was likely to arise from the alterations, noting the conservatory is at the rear of the property and is not publicly visible except from two immediately neighbouring dwellings.
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
predominantly residential use
the application site is located within a wider area of land that is designated as predominantly residential use
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: HLK/13/0115/1, HLK/13/0115/2 and HLK/13/0115/3, received on 12 April 2013.
