3 November 2008 · Delegated
Farmhill Lodge, Farmhill Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ef
The proposal is alterations and extensions to the dwelling known as Farmhill Lodge, located on the north-eastern side of Farmhill Lane. Farmhill Manor, a registered building, is to the north-east of the site, with Farmhill Farm to the north-west. The assessment included potential impacts on the visual amenities of the locality. It also considered potential impacts on Farmhill Manor as a registered building, including effects on trees within Farmhill Manor. The extension and associated vehicle movements were also relevant, including use of an un-adopted lane as a parking area and whether the extension restricted vehicle turning.
Planning permission was granted for the proposed alterations and extensions to the dwelling. The decision relates to considerations including impacts on visual amenities, effects on Farmhill Manor (a registered building), and potential impacts on trees within Farmhill Manor. Additional considerations included the use of an un-adopted lane for parking and vehicle turning manoeuvrability. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to alterations and extensions to dwelling as shown in drawing numbers AT 917.1 date stamped 22nd April 2008 and AT 917.2 Rev 1 date stamped 20th August 2008.
Condition 3
No development shall take place until samples of the facing and roofing materials to be used shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
