20 May 2021 · Delegated
Davenport, Queens Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5eu
Permission was granted for works at Davenport, a semi-detached dwelling on the corner of Queen's Road and the slip road linking to High Street in Port St. Mary. The proposal involved replacing the front porch, building a new garden wall, and widening the vehicular access from Queen's Road to the attached garage. The officer assessed three main planning considerations: whether the works would harm the character and appearance of the area given the proximity of a proposed Conservation Area; whether neighbouring residents' living conditions would be affected; and the implications of introducing new walling while removing the existing palm and holly trees. The application was approved on 20 May 2021, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The officer considered the impact on the character and appearance of the area, the proximity of a proposed Conservation Area, the effect on neighbouring residents' living conditions, and the introduction of new walling alongside the loss of existing palm and holly trees, and found the proposal acceptable.
General Policy 2
It is considered that the proposal satisfies Environment Policy 36 and 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
Environment Policy 36
It is considered that the proposal satisfies Environment Policy 36 and General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
Environment Policy 36: Where development is proposed outside of, but close to, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area. 7.31 Advertisements in Conservation Areas 7.31.1 Some advertisements found and proposed in Conservation Areas are inappropriate and do not reflect the special character and designation of the area. The design of advertisements should respect the physical appearance of the premises in order to integrate re adily with its surroundings. Traditional details, hanging signs and hand painted signage are most appropriate and will be encouraged.
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
