15 May 2012 · Planning Committee
Bay View, 38, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4he
The proposal is for a two-storey dwelling with ridge height of 9.8m, Victorian-style design inspired by nearby Woodville Terrace, including a double-height central bay, vertically proportioned windows, pitched roof dormer with balcony, three bedrooms and bathroom on ground floor, lounge, kitchen and breakfast area on f…
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The key issues were visual impact on Woodville Terrace and amenity of No.38 Victoria Road residents, following refusal of prior application 08/01065/B upheld on appeal due to incongruous design, exces…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity/character/road safety, provide parking/access, and meet area plan zoning. Officer assessed proposal complies due to improved design/height addressing prior appeal concerns on visual amenity and No.38 separation/outdoor space.
Environment Policy 42
New development must reflect locality character; no inappropriate backland development or loss of open/green spaces contributing to visual amenity. Tested against Woodville Terrace Victorian terrace; changes (taller height, traditional detailing, angled position) overcome prior 'incongruous feature' finding.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate development traffic safely. Three parking spaces provided; Highways recommended approval with highway works note.
Transport Policy 7
Parking per current standards. Proposal includes three spaces as shown on drawing B/773/1, conditioned prior to occupation.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a dwelling, Land to rear of Bay View, 38 Victoria Road, Douglas as shown by B/773/1 and B/773/2 both received 16th March 2012.
Parking provision
The approved dwelling must not be occupied until the parking spaces shown by Drawing B/773/1 have been provided.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Recommend approval subject to condition on contacting Network Operations for highway works
no objection
No objection in principle subject to surface water drainage details provided and meeting Sewerage Act 1999
Express interest; applicant must contact for supply and note underground cables/overhead lines (Note 2)
