11 May 2005 · Planning Committee at review
Mg Ltd, Modena House, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5pp
The proposal was for a two-storey detached guest lodge with integral garage, containing two bedrooms each with en-suite, for use by guests, elderly relatives, or au-pair, always ancillary to the main house under construction on a 1.2-acre triangular plot bounded by Ballanard Road, The Old Stables, and the access to Hig…
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the site is zoned for Low Density Housing in Parkland under the Douglas Local Plan, and 'the proposed guest house being a second detached house o…
Low Density Housing in Parkland
Requires substantial high-quality buildings sitting comfortably in landscaped parkland settings with attractive open space around them. Officer assessed the main house already dominates the 1.2-acre plot with extensions, so adding a second detached structure (appearing as independent dwelling) adds clutter, reduces parkland setting, and fails criteria despite ancillary condition offer. Inspector agreed it impinges on modest site proportions.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objection
no objection provided smoke detectors installed; original views still valid
