11 April 2024 · Delegated
Stanley House, 7-9, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bf
This application concerned Stanley House, 7–9 Market Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposal was to partially demolish and rebuild the rear elevation of the building due to poor structural integrity, remove two existing window openings, and render the rear wall to match the appearance of neighbouring properties. The application was determined under delegated powers by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The officer recommended approval, and the department approved the application on 11 April 2024, subject to one condition. There is one previous planning history reference associated with the site.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 11 April 2024. The proposal was considered acceptable and permission was granted with one condition.
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning
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.