13 February 2015 · Delegated
Belvelly, Belmont Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4nx
Permission was granted for alterations and a first floor extension to the dwelling at Belvelly, Belmont Hill, Douglas, along with the erection of a summer house to replace an existing shed. The site is a two-storey detached dwelling set within a relatively large plot bounded by a Manx stone wall on all sides. A neighbouring detached dwelling, Glenmore, lies to the south of the site. The application was considered against the principle of the development, its effect on the character and appearance of the property, and its potential impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Permission was granted with one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 13 February 2015. The key planning considerations were the principle of the development, the impact on the character and appearance of the property, and the effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. One condition was attached to the permission.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
it is therefore appropriate to consider the points set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
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.
