7 January 2015 · Delegated
Willow Mead, Ballaughton Meadows, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jg
Permission was granted for the erection of a rear extension at Willowmead, Ballaughton Meadows, Douglas, Isle of Man, to replace an existing conservatory. The decision was made under delegated authority and is subject to one condition. The officer's main planning considerations were the potential impact on neighbouring amenities — including overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing effect — and the visual impact on the street scene. The officer noted that the existing conservatory and raised decking already provided clear views into part of the garden of the neighbouring property at Nr 4 Ballaughton Meadows, and that the new extension would be set at least 2.5 metres from that boundary. On the basis of these findings, the proposal was considered acceptable and permission was granted.
The application was permitted, subject to one condition. The officer assessed the potential impact on neighbouring amenities and the street scene and found the proposal acceptable. The extension would sit at least 2.5 metres from the boundary with the neighbouring property, and the existing conservatory and raised decking already provided views into part of that neighbour's garden, meaning the replacement extension would not materially worsen the situation.
General Policy 2
the proposals is considered to comply with the relevant polices of the Strategic Plan
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.
