5 October 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chance)
Plot To Rear Of Greenmantle, Dreeym Beary, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lq
The application sought approval in principle for a single storey dwelling on a rectangular plot with frontage onto Dreeym Beary in a residential area of Douglas characterised by 1970s houses of mixed styles.
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The site is within a Predominantly Residential area, so the principle of a dwelling is accepted under Strategic Policy 2 and Housing Policy 4, as new housing is permitted in existing towns.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires new development primarily in existing towns/villages. Officer assessed site is in residential area of Douglas, so principle of development permitted.
Housing Policy 4
Permits new housing in towns/villages. Site within Douglas residential area, meeting policy for urban locations.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings, amenity, highway safety, character, etc. Officer confirmed proposal meets all criteria: suitable siting, no harm to character/amenity/highways, services possible.
Reserved matters approval
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, means of access, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
Reserved matters application time limit
The application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Commencement time limit
The development to which this permission relates shall begin within 4 years of the date of this permission or within two years of the final approval of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.
Access and parking
The reserved matters application must include vehicular access from Dreeym Beary and off street parking for at least 2 vehicles.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
Do not oppose
no objection
No objection subject to connection to public foul sewer and agreement on drainage details
Douglas Corporation and Drainage Services have no objection subject to drainage conditions; Manx Electricity Authority requests contact for supply; Highways Division defers due to missing access details; neighbour objects to potential height impacting views.
Key concern: Drawings do not illustrate access, visibility or parking arrangements for the proposed plot
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionContact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Douglas Drainage Services
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:-; Drainage Layout Required
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s), in accordance with the requirements of Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority.; The proposed development must be connected to the public foul sewer(s). Full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from this development must be agreed with Douglas Borough Council’s Drainage Section prior to commencement of construction work on site.; A Communication Fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection.; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul sewer (either pumped or by gravity) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority.
Highways Division
ObjectionDefer; Drawings do not illustrate access, visibility or parking arrangements for the proposed plot
