20 July 2016 · Delegated - Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
1, Manor Woods, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2pe
The proposal involves erecting a flat-roofed rear extension measuring 8.4m wide, 5.4m deep and 3m high, finished to match the existing dwelling's painted render and concrete tile roof. The site is within a residential area of Douglas, not in a conservation area, with the extension to the rear and not visible from the s…
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The officer assessed the key issues of visual impact on the street scene and highway safety, noting that the rear extension would not be apparent from Manor Woods due to its location.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm character, amenity, highways, or wildlife; and provides satisfactory access/parking. The officer tested the rear extension's visual impact (not visible from street, appropriate design/finish), neighbour amenity (no significant harm due to distance/levels/boundaries), and highways (satisfactory). The proposal met all relevant criteria with no adverse effects identified.
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.
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objection to application 16/00668/B for alterations and erection of an extension at 1 Manor Woods, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionThe proposed extension, generally comprising additional living space, is located to the rear of the existing property and will have no impact on the existing in curtilage car parking provision (a minimum of 3 spaces) or on the access onto Manor Woods.; Having reviewed the supporting information, the Department of Infrastructure does not oppose this planning application.; DNO on 15-07-2016
