8 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Courtlands, 2, Marathon Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hz
The proposal is for a two-storey detached garage with a pitched roof, garage door on the ground floor, casement window on the first floor front elevation, three roof lights and a flat-roof dormer on the northeast elevation, located on the rear parking apron of Courtlands, a two-storey detached house.
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The officer assessed the proposal against key considerations of impact on the house, character/streetscene, and neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenities, or safety; and considers energy efficiency. The officer tested the garage's design, scale, location on rear boundary, low two-storey height, and private visibility, finding it compliant with no adverse impacts on character, amenities, or streetscene. Paragraph 4.3.11 was noted but distinguished as the site's private location justified acceptance without public view concerns.
General Policy 1
GP1 requires regard to the Development Plan and all other material considerations. The officer applied this as the overarching framework, considering Area Plan zoning (Predominantly Residential), Strategic Plan policies, and Residential Design Guide in the assessment.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
SP3 focuses on visual design using local materials, character, and identity. The officer assessed the pitched roof as typical and dormer as matching existing, with overall neutral impact fitting the residential setting.
Environment Policy 42
ENV42 emphasises design accounting for local character and landscaping. Applied alongside SP3 to confirm the proposal respects the residential locality without materials or landscaping details causing conflict.
Community Policy 7
COM7 requires design to prevent crime, anti-social behaviour, and fire risks with proper access. The officer noted this but found no issues raised in assessment.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Ancillary use only
The garage hereby approved shall only be used in association with the main dwelling house "Courtlands" 2 Marthon Avenue and for purposes incidental to the use of main dwelling house "Courtlands" 2 Marthon Avenue as a single dwelling, for no commercial purposes and only in accordance with the internal layout shown on plan 1559.2 as having been received on the 3rd November 2021.
does not object to this application (26.11.2021)
no highway interest in this application (03.12.2021)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 21/01321/B for the erection of a garage with storage over at Courtlands, 2 Marathon Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/01321/B - Erection of garage with storage over (amendment to PA 20/01170/B) Courtlands 2 Marathon Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4HZ
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 03.12.2021; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
