14 September 2009 · Delegated
11, The Abbey Woods, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5pl
Permission was granted at 11 The Abbey Woods, Douglas, Isle of Man, for the conversion of an existing garage into additional living accommodation, the erection of a new attached garage, and amendments to the driveway. The officer's report noted that the conversion works were relatively modest and would not adversely affect the visual amenities of the locality. While the proposal was acknowledged as not ideal in design terms, the siting of the replacement garage was considered sufficient to avoid causing meaningful harm to the character of the area. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 14 September 2009.
The application was permitted on 14 September 2009. The officer found the conversion works to be relatively modest and unlikely to harm the visual amenities of the area. Although the design was not considered ideal, the siting of the new garage meant the overall impact was not sufficient to justify refusal.
General Policy 2
paragraph 8.12.1
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
