15 October 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
25, Falcon Cliff Court, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ah
The proposal involves erecting a first floor extension on top of the existing balcony and carport on the southwest side of the three-storey end-terrace house at 25 Falcon Cliff Court, to create a sun lounge.
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The officer assessed the key issues as impact on character/appearance of the area and amenity of adjacent properties, noting the Isle of Man Strategic Plan's presumption in favour of residential exten…
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
Provides general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property in built-up residential areas (not Conservation/Registered) where no adverse impact on adjacent property or surroundings. Officer applied this directly, finding the proposal compliant as a modest extension with no unacceptable harm.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning/plans if it respects site/surroundings (siting/layout/scale/form/design), does not adversely affect townscape/amenity/road safety, provides satisfactory standards. Officer tested proposal against multiple criteria (e.g. townscape/amenity/highways), confirming compliance due to subservient design, 12m separation to Fernleigh, no highways issue; no tension as site not sensitive (non-conservation).
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of an extension to dwelling, 25 Falcon Cliff Court, Douglas as shown by 4352/1-1, 4352/Si, 4352/SK1 and 4352/EX1 all received 14th June 2012.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
no comment specified, implied no objection
does not object to this application
