16 December 2015 · Delegated
156, Fairways Crescent, Mount Murray, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2jj
This application sought permission for alterations, two-storey extensions, and a single-storey garage link extension to a detached dwelling at 156 Fairways Crescent, Mount Murray, Douglas. The property is a two-storey detached house with mock-Tudor design features within the Mount Murray estate. The main planning considerations were whether the extensions would harm the appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding streetscene, and whether they would adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring properties. Small changes to the design were made during the course of the application. The officer concluded that the proposal met the relevant planning policy requirements and recommended approval. The application was permitted on 16 December 2015 by delegated decision.
The application was permitted on 16 December 2015 under delegated authority. The officer considered the proposal acceptable in terms of its effect on the appearance of the dwelling and the wider streetscene, and its impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties.
Strategic Plan
complies with the relevant parts
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
