10 September 2008 · Delegated
65, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eb
This application sought permission to re-render the front elevation of a two-storey terraced dwelling at 65 Castlemona Avenue, Douglas. The application was decided by delegated authority and was refused on 10 September 2008. The officer recommended refusal, citing concern that the re-rendering would have a detrimental impact on the aesthetics of the locality and the visual amenity of the area. The determining body is recorded as Delegated.
The application was refused on 10 September 2008. The officer recommended refusal on the basis that the proposed re-rendering would have a detrimental impact on the appearance of the locality and the visual amenity of the area.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
