12 October 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
50a, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dn
The proposal involves roofing over and enclosing the existing rear yard of 50A Allan Street, a two-storey mid-terrace house in Douglas, to create a covered utility space accessed via the existing rear pedestrian alley. The site is within the built-up, predominantly residential area of Douglas.
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The officer assessed the proposal's impact on the character of the streetscene, concluding there would be 'barely any discernible difference between the visual aspects pre and post development' due to…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (c), (g), (m), (n) requires development to respect amenity, character, and design in residential areas. The officer found the rear enclosure compliant as it would have no discernible visual impact on streetscene or neighbours' outlook/light, and would not be overbearing. This tipped the balance in favour of approval alongside Residential Design Guide criteria.
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 in this application
Highway Services HDC stated no interest in the application; Douglas City Council requested clarification on bin storage location before finalizing their position; a neighbouring resident objected due to attachment to their boundary wall causing potential damage and damp issues.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00983/B
Douglas City Council
we would kindly ask if the applicant could clearly identify where their bin and recycling storage area will be and where it currently is.; We need to ensure that any new development will not have a negative effect on the existing bin and recycling storage or lead to bins being stored on the highway.; As soon as we have this information we will review the proposed development.
