30 July 2008 · Delegated
13, Harcroft Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1pf
The application seeks permission for the conversion and extension of the existing garage to provide ancillary living accommodation. The property is described as a detached bungalow on the southern side of Harcroft Avenue. It has a single garage set back behind the front of the building and attached to the garage of the neighbouring property. The approved decision granted permission for the application, with 5 conditions listed. The officer report highlighted key considerations including potential impacts on parking through loss of the garage and any impacts on surrounding properties.
The Senior Planning Officer granted delegated approval for the conversion and extension of the garage to provide ancillary living accommodation. The decision was made on the basis of considerations recorded in the officer report, including impacts on parking through loss of the garage and potential impacts on surrounding properties. The application outcome on the portal is Permitted.
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:
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan the following policy is considered relevant in 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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the conversion and extension to the existing garage to provide ancillary accommodation, 13 Harcroft Avenue, Douglas as shown by the plans and information $01,02,03,04,05$ and 06 submitted and date stamped 13th May 2008.
Condition 3
The approved converted garage must remain ancillary to the use and enjoyment of the property 13 Harcroft Avenue, Douglas
Condition 4
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing garage in all respects.
Condition 5
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
