24 September 2008 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Bay View, 38, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4he
The proposal was for a new dwellinghouse measuring 7.5m x 11m with a ridge height of 7.8m and a two-storey rear outrigger (1.9m x 3.8m, 6.2m high), finished in white/cream render and grey concrete tiles, on the rear curtilage of 38 Victoria Road (converted to 7 flats), accessed via a narrow 3m-wide rear lane.
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The officer assessed the proposal as an inappropriate backland development contrary to ENV42 due to its modern rear elevation not respecting the Victorian character of nearby properties like No.11 Woo…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect amenity and character; failed due to poor neighbour impact (amenity loss/outlook), visual harm, inadequate access/parking.
Housing Policy 6
Residential land per area plan brief or para 6.2 criteria; failed as backland siting/design not good/innovative, harmed existing residential environment.
Environment Policy 42
New development must reflect local character/identity, no inappropriate backland or loss of green/open space contributing to amenity; modern design out of place next to Victorian properties, backland harms visual amenity.
Transport Policy 4
Requires adequate access; narrow 3m lane (40m long, high walls) inadequate despite Highways view, per prior appeal.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking; 3 spaces insufficient for 7 flats + new dwelling.
No objection subject to conditions
No objection subject to conditions
