7 May 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Aingeville, 93, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3aw
The proposal involves demolishing the poor-quality existing rear extension, previously used as part of a care home with washrooms and offices, and replacing it with a new two-storey extension approximately 9m wide and projecting 8.5m from the rear of the main Victorian dwelling.
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The officer identified main concerns as impact on the Conservation Area character/landscape and neighbour amenities. The rear location with no public vantage points and design in similar style to the …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or resident amenities. Officer found proposal compliant as rear extension matches main house height/style, no public views, no amenity harm via 45-degree line and fences.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Rear location invisible publicly, similar design to main dwelling ensures no adverse impact on Woodbourne Road Conservation Area character.
Residential Design Guide Section 4.3 Two Storey Rear Extension
Considers neighbour amenity impacts like light loss/overbearing, regulated by projection/depth and 45-degree line. Detached houses and line showed little concern for light/overbearing.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Architectural details like windows/finishes; extension should match main dwelling style for coherence. Proposal uses sliding sash windows matching existing.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Neighbour impacts: light/overshadowing, overbearing, overlooking/privacy. Fences prevent privacy loss; no overlooking issues.
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 (11/03/2020)
do not oppose this application (10/03/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 20/00196/B.
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 (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 10 Mar 20
