05/01069/ARefused

4 August 2005 · Planning Committee

Approval in principle to demolish existing property and erect a four storey block of eight apartments with associated parking to rear

44, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hq

Received2 Jun 2005

Validated15 Jun 2005

Committee29 Sept 2005

Decided4 Aug 2005

2 months

Received2 Jun 2005

Validated15 Jun 2005

Committee29 Sept 2005

Decided4 Aug 2005

2 months

Why was this refused?

Insufficient application details (access, drainage, streetscene)
Adverse impact on neighbouring amenity and gardens
Loss of green space for parking
Highway safety and access concerns
Overdevelopment on tight site
Precedent from previous refusals

The proposal involved demolishing the existing building at No. 44 Victoria Road (currently three flats) and part of No. 46 to build a four-storey block of eight apartments, with associated parking in the rear garden area, including works affecting the curtilage of Anfield Hey.

Refusal Reasons

✗There is in the submitted application insufficient information to enable a full and proper assessment of the access/egress arrangements; the drainage proposals; and the impact on the street-scene.
✗In any case, it is clear that there would be an unreasonable and adverse impact on the enjoyment of adjoining residential buildings and gardens.

Documents (5)

Location Plan

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Site and Location Plans

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused4 August 2005

The Planning Committee determined that the submitted application lacked sufficient information for a full assessment of access/egress arrangements, drainage proposals, and impact on the street-scene, …

Public Comments (7)

SupportDouglas Corporation (Building Control)(statutory consultee)

No objection

SupportDouglas Corporation Drainage(statutory consultee)

Deferral requested for drainage details (not objection)

ObjectionHon R P Braidwood MHK(public)

ObjectionMr J A Ranscombe(neighbour)

ObjectionAndrew Jessopp(public)

ObjectionSPMC&E(public)

ObjectionDepartment of Transport, Highways Division(statutory consultee)

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People

Brian Sinden

Case Officer

Dave Luton Design

Agent

Key Information

Reference: 05/01069/A
Decision: Refused
Date: 4 August 2005
Parish: Douglas
Year: 2005
Type: Approval in Principle
Category: New / Dwelling
Scale: moderate

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: demolition
Context: suburban
Storeys: 4

Sale History

£345,000

Aug 2022

Property Planning History (7)

25/90249/BRefused2025

Erection of new four-storey dwelling house

24/00050/BRefused2024

Proposed new dwelling to be created on vacant plot

08/00039/BRefused2008

Erection of block of four apartments with parking and garage (comprising an amendment to the development refused under 07/00881/B)

07/02162/BApproved2007

Installation of replacement windows and doors (Re submission of 07/00811/B)

07/00881/BRefused2007

Erection of block of four apartments with parking and garage

07/00811/BRefused2007

Installation of replacement windows and doors

05/01069/ARefused2005Viewing

Approval in principle to demolish existing property and erect a four storey block of eight apartments with associated parking to rear

Why was this refused?

Insufficient application details (access, drainage, streetscene)

Adverse impact on neighbouring amenity and gardens

Loss of green space for parking

Highway safety and access concerns

Overdevelopment on tight site

Precedent from previous refusals