24 May 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
Thie Ny Strooan, Hillberry Green, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6de
The proposal is for a large two-storey replacement dwelling with single-storey wings and a rear leisure facility extension, built on the footprint of the recently demolished original house within a site surrounded by mature trees.
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The officer considered the key issues to be the impact on the surrounding area and adjacent properties. The large site with mature tree planting on all sides, substantial grounds larger than 1 acre, a…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, landscaping; not adversely affect character, amenities, highways, habitats, views, or services. Officer assessed the proposal complies fully, noting appropriate siting, high design quality, amenity protection, unchanged access, tree/landscape retention, and no adverse impacts.
Planning Circular 8/89 - Low Density Housing in Parkland
Governs Areas of Low Density Housing in Parkland, permitting residential development without tree-felling if buildings are substantial, high standard design, sited in at least 1 acre landscaped grounds acknowledging contours/trees. Proposal meets criteria: substantial size, classical high quality design, large grounds >1 acre, same footprint as predecessor avoiding tree loss.
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 replacement dwelling, Thie Ny Strooan, Hillberry Green, Douglas as shown by X001, X002, X003, 101, 102, 301, PF01, P001, P101, P102, P103, 301, 302 and Design Statement all received 5th April 2012 and Living Wall Design Statement received 17th May 2012.
Living wall construction
Those elevations shown as being finished with a living wall construction shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Living Wall Design Statement received and date stamped 17th May 2012, for the lifespan of the building.
supports the application stating the design is in-keeping with the prestigious nature of the neighbourhood and will be of a high standard
have been kept informed of the proposals and have no objection; construction will be executed to a high standard
recommends approval; has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
does not object to this application
