31 October 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
8, Robert Cubbon Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6pt
The proposal involves erecting single storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing two-storey semi-detached house at 8 Robert Cubbon Close, including a garage built on part of the existing driveway, and widening the driveway and access.
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The officer assessed compliance with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, focusing on design, siting, scale, and impacts on street scene, neighbouring amenities, and highway safety.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect character, amenities, highway safety, or parking. Officer assessed the extensions' design, proportion, siting, and finish as appropriate and in keeping with the dwelling and street scene, with no significant amenity harm due to boundary gaps and separations, and parking compliant via conditions.
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.
Garage door type
The garage shall be fitted with a roller style or sectional door that does not project beyond the face of the garage during operation. Reason: to ensure that 2 parking spaces are provided in accordance with the strategic plan in the interests of highway safety.
Garage parking availability
The garage shall remain free from obstruction and available for the parking of a vehicle in association with the dwelling. Reason: to ensure that 2 parking spaces are provided in accordance with the strategic plan in the interests of highway safety.
does not oppose subject to conditions: garage fitted with roller style door; garage free from obstruction for vehicle parking
no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division deferred their comment awaiting further information.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentDefer - awaiting information; DEFER on 9-9-2016; Highways input deferred pending further information/input
