26 March 2015 · Delegated
Thie-My-Chree, Douglas Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1th
Permission was granted for alterations and the erection of a single and two storey extension to the dwelling at Thie-My-Chree, Douglas Road, Castletown. The property is a two storey detached dwelling of approximately 1920s design, featuring a projecting gable to the front with a double height bay and a single storey mono-pitch garage. It sits within a row of four similar detached properties sharing a comparable building line and plot size. The officer assessed the proposal against its effect on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene, as well as its potential impact on the amenities of nearby residents. The application was recommended for approval and was permitted by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated authority.
The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the property and street scene, and the potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring residents. Both were found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
