22 November 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Mrs C Dudley)
5, Western Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4ep
The proposal involves demolishing an existing single leaf annex and rebuilding a larger single storey kitchen extension across the rear of the property, including a ground floor WC. The extension projects 4m from the rear wall, has an eaves height of 2.2m and a hipped roof falling away at 22 degrees from the shared bou…
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The officer assessed impact on adjacent property amenity, noting the extension's low eaves height of 2.2m and 22-degree roof fall-away sharply reduce bulk and overshadowing, especially as it is to the…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenities, character, highways, or wildlife. Officer confirmed proposal meets tests: low scale fits residential area, no amenity harm due to design, no highway issues, not visible publicly.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a single storey rear extension to 5 Western Avenue, Douglas as shown by SC/1/11A received 25th October 2011.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection to the proposals
No Objection in Principle subject to drainage requirements including soakaway percolation test and no discharge to foul sewers
Douglas Borough Council (Building Control), Douglas Drainage, and Highways Division all responded with no objection to application 11/01425/B for a single storey rear extension at 5 Western Avenue, Douglas, with Drainage specifying conditions on surface water drainage.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle subject to:-; The proposal specifies that the disposal of domestic surface water from the proposed extension is to be via private soakaway.
Conditions requested: The proposed extension must be drained, in accordance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority.; The soakaway must comply with Part H of the Building Regulation.; A necessary percolation test must be undertaken and witnessed by Douglas Corporation Building Control Officer to determine ground suitability.; If ground conditions are not suitable, then the applicant will be required to contact the Borough of Douglas Drainage Section to discuss the matter further. The method of surface water disposal must then be agreed with the Borough of Douglas Drainage Department prior to commencement of work on site.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority under the Sewerage Act 1999.; In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
