28 April 2015 · Delegated
2, Victoria Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4an
Permission was granted for alterations to 2 Victoria Avenue, Douglas, a Victorian end-terraced property. The works included the installation of a roof, roof lights, a flue, and the creation of a gable window. The property is a two-storey dwelling located on the north-east side of Victoria Avenue, off Victoria Road, and already has an existing two-storey rear extension and a single-storey double garage extension. The main planning consideration was the impact of the proposed works on the dwelling and the surrounding streetscene. The application was approved by delegated decision, subject to one condition.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 28 April 2015, subject to one condition. The key planning consideration was the impact of the works on the dwelling itself and the wider streetscene, which was found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the application is not considered to be in conflict with the relevant parts of General Policy 2
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.
