Planning Statement

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PLANNING STATEMENT Applicant: Mr Craig Carlson Address: 14, Derby Square, Douglas, IM1 3LS Details of Application: To erect a two-storey rear extension. Introduction: The house is a large period terraced property facing onto Derby Square. It has cream painted rendered elevations, the main pitched roof is of grey slate and the windows and doors are in white upvc.

Proposal: The proposal is to erect a two-storey rear extension on the ground level and lower ground level. The extension would provide a larger kitchen with a dining area, a cloak room and WC, and patio doors opening onto a terrace area. On the lower ground floor level there would be a new utility room, a store room and a shower room, and a double garage. Reasons to support the Application: The proposed rear extension is in keeping with the surrounding properties, some of which have been extended in a similar manner. The neighbouring house, number 13, has been extended at the rear and also has a double garage with a terraced area above. Parking: There are currently two parking spaces at the rear of the property, and the new double garage will also provide two parking spaces.