20 October 2014 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority), Department of Infrastructure
2, The Promenade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1bj
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single-storey garage and lean-to store in the rear yard of a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling and replacing it with a new two-storey garage with store room above, matching the footprint and height of the adjoining garage at No. 3.
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The officer assessed impacts on neighbouring properties and the character of the streetscene as the main issues. The proposed garage matches the footprint, height, and finish of the adjoining garage a…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), does not harm townscape character (c), protects resident amenity and locality character (g), provides satisfactory access/parking (h), and avoids road safety issues (i). The officer tested the garage's scale, design, matching finish/height to adjoining structure, lack of overlooking windows, setback from house, and lane access, finding full compliance as it fits the residential character without adverse impacts.
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.
Ancillary residential use only
The garage and store room hereby approved shall not be occupied at any other time other than for the purposes incidental to the residential use of the dwelling 2 The Promenade. Reason: To safeguard the residential character and amenities of the area.
do not oppose the application
