18 May 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Woodbourne Villas, Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qg
The proposal is for a single storey extension to the rear of a two-storey terraced dwelling within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. The extension measures approximately 2.5m wide by 3.7m projection, with a flat roof and lantern window, and hardwood French doors.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of locality or landscape/townscape; and not harm amenity of residents. Officer assessed the rear extension's location (no public views), similar style to dwelling, and lack of neighbour impact, finding full compliance.
Type A: Uplands
Sets key considerations for impact on neighbour amenities like loss of light/overbearing, especially in terraced dwellings risking 'tunnel effect'. Officer noted projection and flat roof design avoids covering adjacent windows, preventing light loss.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Addresses architectural details like windows and finishes for coherent appearance with main dwelling. Officer confirmed similar style achieves this.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Considers neighbour impacts like overshadowing, overbearing, overlooking. Officer found no loss of light or privacy issues due to adjacent extension.
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 (18/03/2020)
do not oppose this application (19/03/2020)
All three consultees (DEFA, Douglas Corporation, and DOI Highways) raised no objections to the single storey rear extension at 8 Woodbourne Villas, with DEFA suggesting a voluntary swift nest box installation.
DEFA
No ObjectionIn order to help out with efforts to increase Swift breeding numbers in the Isle of Man, the applicant may wish to consider installing a swift nest box, preferably high up under the eaves above the new extension, whilst the work is ongoing.; Though not a necessary addition to the building, they are very easy to install and furthermore, if used, the birds will make no mess.; The installation of a nest box 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
