14 June 2012 · Secretary to the Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Land At, Laureston Manor, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5dd
The proposal sought approval in principle to build a single dwelling on approximately 0.4 acres of land designated as Low Density Housing in Parkland (LDHP) within the grounds of Laureston Manor in Douglas.
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The application was withdrawn following advice from the planning officer that it would not comply with the site's LDHP designation under the Douglas Local Plan and Circular No.
Low Density Housing Policy
Douglas Local Plan designates site as Office-Proposed in Parkland; 1982 Development Order designates LDHP and Nursery Garden. Circular No. 8/89 requires minimum one acre per dwelling. Officer assessed proposal on 0.4 acres as non-compliant, citing previous refusals including 96/00565/A for same reason.
No objection in principle subject to connection to public sewer, submission of drainage layout for approval, no groundwater to foul sewer
no objection
no objection to the proposals
express interest, applicant must contact MEA for cables/overhead lines, electrical supply, site safety
Recommend approval subject to imposition of visibility splays of 2 x 18 (12 minimum) metres; later deferred pending access details
No particular views about the application as it stands, but reserve position for future detailed applications; note covenants restricting dwellings and past planning history
Private residents objected to the application citing land ownership disputes, privacy loss, traffic issues, and access rights; statutory consultees including Douglas Corporation, Manx Electricity Authority, and Douglas Borough Council Drainage raised no objections but requested standard conditions for utilities and drainage connections.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; See Note 2
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; See Note 2
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; See Note 2
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Douglas Borough Council Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:-; It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses.
Conditions requested: The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s), in accordance with the requirements of Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority.; Exact details of the drainage layout must be provided to Douglas Borough Council Drainage Section, for approval, prior to any work commencing on site.; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul sewer (either pumped or by gravity)
