4 March 2010 · Delegated
30, Cherry Walk, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5nn
The application sought permission for two single-storey extensions to the attached garage of a detached bungalow in an established residential area. To the rear, a 2.7-metre extension would create a shower room, with part of the existing garage converted to a utility room. To the front, a 2-metre extension would compensate for the lost garage space and maintain room for a car. A bedroom window in the gable (south) elevation was also to be blocked up with cavity blockwork rendered to match the existing bungalow finish. The site sits within a Predominantly Residential Area under the Douglas Local Plan 1998. Officers assessed the extensions as modest additions that sit comfortably with the gable elevation and are in character with the existing property.
The extensions were approved because their size, siting, scale, form, and design were considered acceptable and in keeping with the existing bungalow.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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
