9 October 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
24, Linden Gardens, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ab
The application sought approval for converting the attic of a middle terraced two-storey house into habitable space by installing a rear flat roof dormer measuring 3.8m wide by 1.5m deep, clad in white uPVC planking with a white uPVC window 1.8m wide by 0.9m high.
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The officer assessed the visual impact of the dormer on the site and area character, and potential neighbour amenity effects like overlooking.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect townscape character (c); and not harm resident amenity or locality character (g). Officer found the dormer acceptable against these tests due to precedent, matching materials, and minimal visual/amenity impact in the residential streetscene.
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 Highways Interest
no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application, and the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
