10 May 2005 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (on appeal, following Inspector's report)
Land Off Willow Terrace Douglas
The proposal involved a three-storey block of 12 two-bedroom apartments (each ~66 sq.m internal area) on a 739 sq.m brownfield site at the northern end of Willow Terrace, Douglas, with 12 rear parking spaces off Stephen Lane, 3 visitor spaces in a front lay-by, small ground-floor patios, and a 106 sq.m communal roof te…
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The Inspector found the 11m ridge height and 12.5m depth created an over-dominant, oppressive effect on outlook from Willow Terrace properties (15m separation) and rear dwellings on Woodbourne Road/St…
Policy D/R/P1 (Douglas Local Plan)
Restricts residential development to indicated areas; site within 'Predominantly Residential' zone so no in-principle objection.
Douglas Local Plan - Residential development in mixed tourism/residential areas
Supports redevelopment of previously-developed land; brownfield site redevelopment efficient use consistent with policy.
Douglas Local Plan - Parking standards
1.5 spaces/unit outside town centre; site ~80m from Central Area so strict application requires 1.5 but precedents accepted 1:1; proposal provides 1:1 + visitors but access issues overrode.
Town centre parking
1 space per 2-bed apartment (3 bedspaces) may be appropriate near centre; applied despite site outside boundary due to proximity, but access constrained site.
no adverse traffic impact subject to conditions (objection withdrawn 25 Jan 2005)
objection withdrawn
