2 September 2008 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
The Lodge, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bl
The application sought approval in principle to erect a dwelling and garage on land adjoining Sutton Oak on Lower Dukes Road in Douglas, which forms part of the existing residential curtilage shared with Sutton Oak and Sutton Oak Cottage, both owned by the applicant.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Douglas Local Plan, noting the site is zoned as predominantly residential, making the principle of residential development acceptable.
General Policy 2
GP2 (b), (g) & (h) referenced by objector as tests for acceptability; officer implied compliance by finding development compatible with residential zoning and no adverse amenity impact. The policy requires assessment of amenity, character, and highways, which were considered acceptable on balance.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Site defined by drawing
This permission relates to the application site as defined by the red line on drawing no. G/101/1 date stamped the 9th June 2008. No consent is granted for the siting of the new dwelling or for any engineering works shown on this particular drawing.
Vehicular turning space
Vehicular access arrangements must include a turning feature to permit a motor car to turn around within the site, so that the vehicle can emerge from the site in a forward gear.
Sight lines in reserved matters
Any subsequent reserved matters planning application must include details of sight lines and visibility splays for any vehicular access into and from the application site. Note: The Highways Division of the Department of Transport have advised that a 2.4 m by 23 m visibility splay is required.
No objection subject to visibility splay condition (2.4m by 23m)
No objection
No objection subject to conditions on drainage layout
The principle is not opposed provided it satisfies GP2 (b), (g) & (h)
