7 July 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
3, Close Kennish, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2hl
The proposal involves demolishing an existing flat-roofed conservatory (5m wide, 3.2m projection, 2.5m high, red brick) and replacing it with a similar-sized single-storey extension (5m wide, 3.2m projection, 2.9m high) featuring a fibreglass flat roof, brick render matching existing on south and west elevations, smoot…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Strategic Plan, which requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design, not adversely affect townscape c…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; avoids harm to townscape character or neighbour amenity. Officer assessed the extension's rear position, matching dimensions, and materials against criteria (b), (c), (g), (m), finding full compliance as it blends without adverse impacts.
Type A: Uplands
Requires consideration of neighbour amenity impacts like loss of light/overbearing, regulated by projection/depth; notes heightened concern for semi-detached due to 'tunnel effect'. Assessed as acceptable due to identical projection (3.2m) and minimal 0.4m height rise.
Residential Design Guide 2019 Paragraph 3.2.2
Flat roofs normally not acceptable unless matching existing flat roofed elements, especially if visible. Existing conservatory has flat roof, so proposed fibreglass flat roof deemed acceptable.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Addresses architectural details like windows and finishes for coherent appearance with main dwelling. Matching brick render, uPVC windows assessed as suitable.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Considers neighbour impacts including light loss, overbearing, overlooking/privacy. Solid east wall improves privacy over previous glass; no light/overbearing 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 (24/03/2020)
does not oppose this application (01/04/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 20/00291/B for the erection of an extension to replace existing conservatory at 3 Close Kennish, Douglas.
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 ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.04.2020; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest
