6 August 2015 · Delegated
4, Thornton Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4nu
Permission was granted for the installation of a rear dormer at 4 Thornton Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was determined under delegated powers and permitted on 6 August 2015. The main planning consideration was whether the dormer would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling or the visual amenity of the surrounding area. The officer's report noted that the rear elevation faces a quiet access road and is screened by trees from Peel Road, and that the site is largely hidden from Belmont Hill by the neighbouring property at 1 Thornton Avenue. On the basis of this limited visibility and the screening provided by existing trees and adjacent buildings, the proposal was found to be acceptable. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted, subject to two conditions. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the visual amenity of the surrounding area. The site's screening by trees and its position largely hidden from nearby roads supported the conclusion that the dormer would not cause unacceptable harm.
General Policies of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
the planning application is in accordance with General Policies 2, of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 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.
Condition 2
All external facing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, colour and texture.
