4 January 2016 · Planning Committee
4, Thornton Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4nu
The application seeks permission for a single-storey extension projecting 2.4m from the rear and 1.7m from the side, with a hipped roof reaching 3.3m at the side and 4.6m at the rear due to sloping ground, finished in spar dash render and small format tiles matching the existing house, plus a raised decking area 0.8m h…
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The officer assessed three key issues: impact on neighbouring amenity, enjoyment of the site, and street scene. For neighbours, the extension is 11m from No.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zones to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, road safety, etc. Officer assessed proposal against all criteria (a)-(n), finding compliance due to single-storey scale, matching materials, setbacks minimising amenity impacts, no overlooking/privacy loss, and subservience to main house. Paragraph 8.12.1 presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas without adverse impacts supported approval.
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 DWG No.: PTA - 179 - 02 Rev.: B date stamped 9th November 2015 and PTA - 179 - 01 - Rev.: A date stamped 13th November 2015.
no objection
do not oppose
Multiple consultees including Douglas Borough Council/Douglas Corporation and DOI Highways have no objections to application 15/00907/B for alterations and extension at 4 Thornton Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 17.11.15; DNO on 19.11.15; Conditions (if any)
