24 April 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
40, Ashberry Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1px
The proposal involves erecting a first-floor pitched-roof extension over the existing single-storey side garage, matching the ridge height of the main two-storey dwelling. The site is the residential curtilage of a semi-detached house at the north end of Ashberry Avenue in a predominantly residential area.
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The main considerations were the impact on the appearance of the property, the character and streetscene of the area, and the amenities of neighbours.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires development to respect local character, protect amenities, and ensure good design. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to its matching ridge height with the main dwelling and consistency with existing street extensions, despite not recessing per RDG guidance.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
This paragraph supports appropriate residential extensions. The officer concluded the proposal complies, balancing design against local precedents and amenity impacts.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters. Reason: To comply with article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
does not object if it does not prevent bins and recycling boxes from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property (09.03.2023)
no highway interest in this application (16.03.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no objection to application 23/00199/B, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking. Douglas Borough Council has no objections provided the development does not affect bin and recycling storage.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Douglas Borough Council
Conditional No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the following provided that the proposed developments do not have any negative effect on bin and recycling storage within the curtilage of the property.; Single storey extension over garage 40 Ashberry Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 1PX This development must not prohibit the refuse bin or recycling boxes from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property between refuse collections.
Conditions requested: This development must not prohibit the refuse bin or recycling boxes from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property between refuse collections.
