17 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
11, Honeysuckle Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 7dy
The proposal involves building a single-storey rear extension to a bungalow, measuring approximately 5.3m wide and projecting 4.3m from the rear elevation, with a matching pitched roof, smooth render finishes, bi-fold doors, and fixed windows.
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The officer identified main concerns as impact on character/landscape and neighbour amenity. The extension is at the rear with no public vantage points, designed to match the existing bungalow in styl…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, does not harm landscape/townscape character, and protects resident amenity. The officer found the rear extension matches existing design, is not publicly visible, and causes no amenity harm in a detached bungalow setting, fully complying with criteria (b), (c), and (g).
Type A: Uplands
Sets key considerations for neighbour amenity impacts like loss of light/overbearing, regulated by projection and location; notes greater concern for terraced/semi-detached 'tunnel effect'. Officer noted detached bungalows minimise these risks, with 4.3m projection acceptable and no overbearing/light loss.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Addresses architectural details like windows and finishes for coherent appearance with main dwelling. Officer confirmed extension's matching pitch roof, smooth render, and window details align with bungalow's style.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Considers neighbour impacts including light/overshadowing, overbearing outlook, and overlooking/privacy loss. Officer found no issues due to detached properties, fences, and fixed/non-overlooking windows.
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 objection (07/02/2020)
do not oppose this application (17/02/2020)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 17 Feb; Highway Services Comment made Do not oppose
