13 August 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
32, Cronk Y Berry, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6es
The proposal involves extending the driveway of a modern detached dwelling with an attached garage, increasing the width to 3.2m with a concrete finish to match the existing, and installing a drop kerb for improved highway access.
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The officer assessed the key issues of visual impact on the street scene and highway safety. For character and appearance, the proposal complies with Residential Design Guidance as it results in loss …
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect character/amenity/highway safety/access/parking, and not prejudice adjoining land. Officer found proposal compliant as it provides safe widened access, retains pedestrian space, minimal garden loss, and improves visibility without impacting street character.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Opposes loss of >50% front garden to retain streetscape character and balance hard/soft landscaping; requires minimum driveway space, pedestrian access, and no parking before primary windows. Proposal loses <40% garden, uses minimum space, retains pedestrian access, meets width guidelines, and avoids primary window obstruction.
Manual for Manx Roads Section 11.6
Sets minimum driveway widths (3.0-3.4m shared use), parking lengths, and distances; lower standards on unclassified roads. Proposal provides 3.2m width suitable for vehicular/pedestrian use on unclassified cul-de-sac road, with adequate space when parked.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objections to the application
no comments received, assumed no objections
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Highways recommends DNOC with a Section 109A request required.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Highways
Conditional No ObjectionThis development is for the widening of an existing drive to accommodate two vehicles side by side.; Given the fact that this already an existing vehicle access and it is served by a residential estate road, the proposals are considered on balance to be acceptable.; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: Please attach a Section 109A request
