21 November 2014 · Delegated
43, Hildesley Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ax
Permission was granted for the installation of a replacement front door at 43 Hildesley Road, Douglas, a two-storey mid-terraced dwelling on the south-western side of the road. The officer's assessment noted that the street already features a variety of front door designs with no overriding style, and that UPVC is not uncommon in the area. On this basis, the replacement was considered acceptable in terms of its impact on the character of the street. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 21 November 2014, subject to one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the replacement front door. The officer noted that Hildesley Road has a mix of front door designs with no single overriding style, meaning the proposed replacement would not appear out of place in the street scene.
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
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
Environmental Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
