11 May 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Alverna, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ae
The proposal involves erecting a rear single-storey extension to Alverna, a two-storey rendered property in a small terrace, measuring 3.8m deep, 3.4m wide, and 4.4m high, sited just 0.15m from the boundary with neighbouring Sunny Crest.
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The officer assessed compliance with General Policy 2 (GP2) and Environment Policy 35 (EP35), focusing on visual impact in the Conservation Area and neighbour amenity.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, neighbour amenity, or road safety. The officer tested the proposal against GP2(g) for neighbour amenity, finding minimal impact due to screening and projection limited to 0.9m above fence, and overall compliance given residential zoning.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance and protect special features. The officer assessed visibility from Thorny Road (brief and interrupted), finding the extension's design, form, finish, and size in keeping with the property and area, thus preserving character with no inappropriate development.
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 drawings reference number 1, 2, 3 and 4 all received on 7th April 2017.
no objection
do not object to the application
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objection to application 17/00409/B for alterations and erection of an extension at Alverna, Somerset Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that 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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 05/05/17; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
