7 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Abigail Morgan)
14, Inner Circle, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5be
The proposal involves converting the loft space of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling into a bedroom by adding a flat-roof rear dormer (2.5m wide, 1.8m tall, set back 3m from gable and 430mm below ridge) and two Velux rooflights on the front elevation.
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The officer concluded the proposal fits seamlessly with the existing dwelling's character due to its appropriate scale, form, and rear positioning, not detracting from the property's appearance and in…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm resident amenity or locality character (g). Officer assessed the dormer's design, setback (3m from gable), height (430mm below ridge), and rear position as appropriate for the modern dwelling and streetscene, with landscaping screening views, overcoming prior refusals on incongruity.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Proposals must protect/enhance town character by using local materials and regard to character (b). Assessed via materials matching existing (white UPVC, painted render) and design fitting modern properties; flat roof dormer integrated due to non-traditional architecture.
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 Highway Interest
no objection
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/00415/B, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to it.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00415/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections but wish to comment as follows:; 23/00415/B - Loft conversion into bedroom with rear dormer 14 Inner Circle Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5BE
