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.
17,558
Citations
92.2%
Approval Rate
2023
Peak Year
Douglas
Top Parish
Change of Use of Offices (2.1) to three 2 bedroom apartments with ancillary storage (3.4) and Office (2.1)
Erection of detached garden building to provide ancillary accommodation (Class 3.3)
Alteration and widening of existing front door and installation of new rear door including door frame to create wheelchair access and internal works.
Replacement of existing external door and windows
Erection of single storey extension to rear elevation
Removal of 8 chimney stacks, and installation of a roof light in flat 19 (all retrospective)
Replacement of existing integral conservatory with integral garden room
Erection of single storey extension and removal of door to east elevation
Relocation of front door to left hand side of shopfront
Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension to southeast elevation of dwelling
