24 December 2008 · Delegated
Whilo, 70, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3af
The application sought to replace the existing shop fronts at two three-storey terraced properties on the southern end of Bucks Road, Douglas. At no. 72, the existing shop front would be removed and replaced with a 300mm cavity wall with columns and dummy windows. At no. 70, a renewed shop front with windows, doors, bricked wall render and painted finish was proposed. The officer found that the proposals did not respect the site and its surroundings in terms of form and design.
The application was refused because the proposed shop fronts would adversely affect the visual amenity of the properties and the surrounding area. The solid wall replacement at no. 72 would disrupt the continuity of the terrace, and false frontages on both properties together were considered too excessive. This failed to meet the design requirements of General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The proposed development would be contrary to General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 by reason of its form and design
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
Use of premises as a launderette
Internal alterations to convert premises into retail food outlet
Erection of illuminated fascia box sign
Installation of new shop front and creation of flat over
Alterations, erection of extension and conversion of existing living accommodation into an apartment
