29 August 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Mentmore, 83, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3aw
The proposal involves widening the existing driveway entrance off Albany Road by 1 metre to improve ease of entry and egress, and installing an electric vehicle charging point on the western gable end wall of the property.
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The main issue was the impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual property, as well as potential highway safety matters.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is a broad policy requiring development to be acceptable in planning terms. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant overall, with no specific tests or tensions noted beyond general acceptability.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 permits only development within Conservation Areas that would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer tested the wall removal and found it in keeping with the original property, preserving the Conservation Area's character with no inappropriate impact.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
do not object
Highway Services HDC and Douglas Borough Council both confirm no objections to application 23/00789/B, with no conditions or concerns raised specific to this proposal.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
