5 December 2016 · Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett (delegated authority)
39, Vicarage Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qe
The proposal involves building a conservatory on the west (rear) elevation of the existing detached dormer bungalow at 39 Vicarage Park, Douglas, measuring 4m deep, 6m wide, and 3m ridge height. The site is in a predominantly residential area, not in a conservation area, at the end of a cul-de-sac.
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The key issues were visual impact on the street scene and neighbour amenity. The officer assessed that the conservatory's design, proportion, siting, and finish are appropriate and in keeping with the…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, does not adversely affect townscape character, neighbour amenity, or road safety, among other tests. The officer tested the proposal against this, finding the rear conservatory's design/proportion/siting/finish in keeping with the dwelling, not visible in street scene, and no significant neighbour impact due to neighbour positioning, boundary landscaping, and modest scale/height. This tipped the balance to full compliance.
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. This approval relates to drawing reference 1757-01 received on 27 October 2016.
