19 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Westwood, Douglas Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ef
The proposal involves adding a two-storey extension to the east side of Westwood, a two-storey detached house in a predominantly residential area, providing a kitchen and dining room on the ground floor and a master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite on the first floor.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, particularly sections b, c (character and appearance) and g (neighbouring amenity), finding it …
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development in Predominantly Residential areas, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer tested the extension's form, mass, design, and glazing against these, finding it subordinate, matching the dwelling's character, and not harmful due to 19m/40m separations. This complied fully with no tensions noted.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness and overlooking for residential extensions. Assessed as compliant with the proposal's design ensuring no adverse amenity impacts, particularly overlooking from rear glazing.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised as extension to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Concerns preventing criminal activity. No changes expected from extension to existing dwelling.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Relates to water conservation. No increase in water usage or new runoff issues.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highways interest
support the proposal
no objections
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners supported the application, DEFA Registered Buildings Officer had no objections from a building conservation point of view, and Highway Services HDC had no interest. A neighbour raised concerns about height, views, noise, and disturbance.
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Board supported this application.
DEFA RB Officer
No Objectionwe would have no objections from a building conservation point of view to the following: 23/00327/B - two storey side extension
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00327/B.
