3 August 2021 · Delegated
22, Sartfell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nb
This retrospective application sought permission for alterations and the erection of a double garage extension to the rear elevation of Ennerdale, a two-storey terraced dwelling on the east side of Sartfell Road in Douglas, Isle of Man. The property sits between nos. 20 and 24 Sartfell Road in a residential area made up largely of traditional dwellings. The rear of the site is accessed via a service road characterised by planting and various rear accesses including roller doors. The main planning issues considered were the visual impact on the character and appearance of the site and the wider street scene, including the proximity of a Conservation Area, and the potential effect on the amenity of neighbouring residents. The application was approved by delegated decision on 3 August 2021, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 3 August 2021. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the character of the site and the nearby Conservation Area, and the effect on neighbouring residents' amenity. Both were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with General Policy 2
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 of the Isle of Man 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.
