5 December 2022 · Delegated
Langdale House, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bq
This application sought permission to alter the vehicular access and driveway at Langdale House, a two-storey detached dwelling on the northern side of Lower Dukes Road, Douglas. The site has an existing access at the southern corner of the plot leading directly onto Lower Dukes Road, with a Manx stone wall and mature hedging forming the front boundary. The officer's report identified two main planning considerations: the effect of the proposed changes on the visual amenity of the street scene, and any potential impact on highway safety. The application was permitted on 5 December 2022 following a delegated decision, with the case officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on 5 December 2022 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered were the effect on the appearance of the street scene and any impact on highway safety.
General Policy 2
It is considered the proposed would have no significant adverse impacts upon private or public amenities and therefore would comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
It is considered the proposed would have no significant adverse impacts upon private or public amenities and therefore would comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
