General Policy 2
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
- is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;
- respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them;
- does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape;
- does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses;
- does not affect adversely public views of the sea;
- incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks;
- does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;
- provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
- does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
- can be provided with all necessary services;
- does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan;
- is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
- takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
- is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption.
17,071
Citations
92.4%
Approval Rate
2023
Peak Year
Douglas
Top Parish
Information in relation to Condition 2 and 3 for site levels, including existing and proposed section drawings and finished floor level and excavation, storage and re-use of soil and minerals.
Erection of a summer house and a garden shed to the back garden
Conversion of shop to residential unit; replacement of shopfront with infill blockwork/windows, creation of new side entrance, erection of outbuilding to rear; first floor extension with dormer to rear; re-roofing and replacement of windows throughout.
Additional use of industrial unit (Class 2.3) as indoor recreation facility with ancillary offices (Class 4.4) and parking.
The construction of an underpass beneath Ballacutchel Road to link the two existing halves of golf course.
Erection of detached garden office and home gym
Enclosure of existing covered patio
Replacement of single-storey rear annexe and conservatory with two-storey extension, sun room and entrance porch.
Replacement of ground floor window to front elevation (retrospective)
Extension to existing shed for hay production/storage
