14 June 2011 · Delegated
15, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lr
This application sought permission for alterations to a conservatory, the rear elevation, and the garden at 15 Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site is located within a Conservation Area, making the impact of the proposed works on the character and appearance of that area a relevant planning consideration. The application was approved on 14 June 2011 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the permission. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer on 14 June 2011. Permission was granted subject to three conditions. The site sits within a Conservation Area, which was a relevant consideration in the assessment.
General Policy 2
relevant to the assessment and determination of this application
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 35
relevant to the assessment and determination of this application
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Paragraph 8.12.1
relevant to the assessment and determination of this application
Condition 1
1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
2. This permission relates to alterations to conservatory, rear elevation and garden as shown in drawing numbers K242/P/10-01, K242/P/10-02, K242/P/10-03, K242/P/10-04, and K242/P/10-05 date stamped 11th April 2011.
Condition 3
3. The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
