7 January 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
10, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ad
The application at 10 Somerset Road, a traditional two-storey mid-terraced property in a Conservation Area within the Predominantly Residential zoning of the Douglas Area Plan, seeks permission for a rear single-storey utility room extension measuring 2.4m wide by 3.6m deep by 2.6m high to replace the existing workshop…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35, focusing on visual impact and neighbour amenity as the main considerations.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect Conservation Area character, neighbour amenity, or road safety. Officer confirmed compliance due to rear location behind walls minimising visual/amenity impacts, with no issues on highways or other tests raised by consultees.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Assessed as compliant because extension not visible from rear lane due to boundary walls, having 'little or no impact upon the character and quality of the Conservation Area'.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the application
have no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. DOI Highways do not oppose the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 9.12.15
