21 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
5, Spinney Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1nf
The proposal involves adding two dormers to the south-facing front roof elevation and roof lights to the side and rear elevations of an existing single-storey bungalow. The site is in a predominantly residential area in Douglas, not within a conservation area.
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The officer considered impacts on visual amenities of the street scene and neighbouring residents. Although the proposed dormers are larger than those on other properties and somewhat over-proportione…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local residents' amenity. Officer assessed dormers against (b), (c), (g) and found compliant as proportionate to roof, no significant visual or amenity harm in residential area.
Dormer Extensions
Key considerations: overlooking, impact on property/street character via location, size, proportion; dormer secondary to roof. Officer noted dormers large but secondary to roof, acceptable despite being bigger than neighbours'.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Considers window details, external finishes for coherent appearance with main dwelling. Assessed as similar style assumed for coherence.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Addresses loss of light/overshadowing, overbearing impact, overlooking/privacy loss. Found no overbearing or overlooking due to elevations; outlook reasonable.
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
does not oppose
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00161/B for dormer installation and roof lights at 5 Spinney Close, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28.02.2020
