24 May 2018 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
11, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ad
The application sought confirmation that installing Velux windows in the rear roofscape of the property was lawful because it occurred before March 2014, exceeding the 4-year enforcement period under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
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The officer examined evidence including a September 2010 invoice for loft conversion works featuring Velux windows and Google Street View from September 2010 confirming their presence on the rear elev…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character; and does not adversely affect amenity or locality character. The officer assessed the Velux windows on the rear elevation as compliant since they are not visible from the streetscene and do not harm the conservation area or residential amenity.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, protecting special features. The rear roofscape alterations were found acceptable as the rear elevation does not form an important part of the Selborne Drive Conservation Area, with no adverse impact on character or appearance.
Certificate statement
Taking into account the evidence supplied by the applicant, it is demonstrated that the alterations to the rear elevation installing a velux windows within the roofscape on the building which is identified by the red line on the Location Plan date stamped 15th March 2018 were carried out before March 2014.
no objection (03/05/18)
do not oppose (12/04/18)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 18/00278/LAW for a certificate of lawful development for roof window installation at 11 Somerset Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.; It should be noted that the 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.
