14 July 2020 · Planning Committee
44, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ad
The proposal involves erecting a three-storey rear extension to an existing building at 44 Bucks Road in Douglas, along with alterations, improved rear access for loading/unloading, and conversion to include additional residential use on the upper floor. The existing front façade will be retained and refurbished.
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The application is considered to comply with General Policy 2, Housing Policy 17 of the Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is one of the key policies cited in the decision notice. The officer/decision maker assessed the proposal and found it compliant. No specific requirements or detailed assessment provided in the documents.
Housing Policy 17
Housing Policy 17 of the Strategic Plan is cited as complied with. The proposal includes additional residential use via rear extension and upper floor conversion. Found acceptable without further explanation in the available documents.
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.
Support letter explaining the proposal: relocation of established business, retention and refurbishment of front façade, improvement of rear access, conversion of upper floor to residential unit, noting neighbouring precedent at 50 Bucks Road with approved residential annexe.
DEFA recommends installing swift nest boxes on the new extension as an ecological enhancement, Douglas Borough Council has no objections, and DOI Highways Division does not oppose the application.
DEFA
No CommentDue to the height of the new extension, the property looks suitable to support breeding swifts and therefore the applicant may wish to consider installing a swift nest box or brick on the new extension, preferably high up under the eaves.; The installation of a nest box or brick would be a great ecological enhancement for wildlife in the area
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 19.03.2020
