9 March 2018 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Chris Balmer
52, Murrays Lake Drive, Mount Murray, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2hz
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey extension to the north side (south elevation) of an existing two-storey end-terrace dwelling, measuring 3m wide, 6m deep, and 7.7m ridge height, plus a new small bathroom window (450mm x 750mm) on the side elevation with frosted glazing.
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The proposal complies with General Policy 2 (GP2) and paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which presumes in favour of extensions to dwellings in built-up areas provided they respe…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings (siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping), does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, and does not harm resident amenity or locality character. The officer assessed the modest extension's scale, form, mass, and design as suitable for the end-terrace, with sufficient separation from neighbours and matching materials ensuring no overbearing impact, amenity harm, or character detriment to the residential estate.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
This paragraph presumes in favour of extensions to dwellings in built-up residential areas (not in conservation areas) where they have no adverse impact on adjacent properties or surrounding area. The officer applied this general principle directly, finding the proposal acceptable due to its modest size, non-overbearing position, and lack of visual or amenity harm.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Obscure glazing on side window
The proposed bathroom window on the side elevation shall be glazed with obscure glass to a minimum of Pilkington Level 4 or equivalent and permanently retained as such thereafter. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy.
do not oppose the application as the dwelling is surrounded by footpaths and trees but has no existing site parking or vehicular access; lay-bys accommodate parking; proposal does not create additional bedrooms so parking demand unchanged
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division submitted a consultation response on 22.02.2018 stating they do not oppose the application for a two storey side extension.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services do not oppose this application.; DNO on 22-2-18; The proposal would not create any additional bedrooms so the site parking demand would remain unchanged.
