14 January 2021 · Delegated
Royal Court, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ra
This application sought permission to alter the main entrance of an office building on Arbory Road, Castletown, by erecting a new lobby, and to replace an existing conservatory on the side elevation. The site is the curtilage of a large office building on the north-eastern side of Arbory Road, towards the western edge of Castletown, with associated car parking and landscaping. The officer considered the key planning questions to be whether the works would harm the character and appearance of the property, affect neighbours' living conditions, or impact those using the building. The application was permitted on 14 January 2021 following a delegated decision, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on 14 January 2021 under delegated authority. The officer considered whether the works would affect the character and appearance of the building, the living conditions of neighbours, and the experience of those using the building, and recommended approval.
General Policy 2
The application accords with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
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
