20/01119/MCHApproved

6 November 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)

Minor Changes application to PA 18/00004/GB involving creation of sunken garden, walkway and escape stair, installation of traditional details to...

12, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls

Received9 Oct 2020

Validated13 Oct 2020

Decided6 Nov 2020

28 days

Received9 Oct 2020

Validated13 Oct 2020

Decided6 Nov 2020

28 days

Why was this approved?

Compliance with Minor Changes Order criteria
Neighbour amenity impacts (overbearing, overlooking)
Change to development nature (rear design)
Magnitude of alterations warranting new application
Retention of original approval basis

The application sought minor changes to the previously approved demolition and replacement dwelling at 12 Derby Square in Douglas. Proposed changes included omitting basement accommodation for a sunken garden with oriel window, restoring traditional front mouldings, replacing ground floor rooms with a glazed conservato…

Refusal Reasons

✗The refused changes significantly change the nature of the development, particularly to the rear elevation which in terms of design is very different (Article 23(1)(b))
✗Refused changes result in new or increased adverse impacts on neighbouring properties, including overbearing third floor balcony, perceived overlooking from high-level windows, and larger glazing to habitable space in conservatory closer to boundary (Article 23(1)(d))
✗The 8 changes collectively are too great to consider as Minor Amendments and a new application should be submitted (Article 23(1)(e))

Documents (9)

Officer Report Decision Notice Location Plan Application Form

DEC Decision Notice

DEC Officer Report

APL Approval Floor and Block Plans and Section

9 Oct 201pp

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APL Proposed Sections AA and BB

9 Oct 201pp

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APL Approval Front and Rear Elevations

9 Oct 201pp

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APL Proposed Elevations

9 Oct 201pp

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APL Proposed Floor and Site and Location Plans

9 Oct 201pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved6 November 2020

The officer rigorously assessed the eight proposed changes against Articles 21-24 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 for minor changes to PA 18/00004/GB.

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People

Chris Balmer

Case Officer

Savage & Chadwick Architects

Agent

Key Information

Reference: 20/01119/MCH
Decision: Approved
Date: 6 November 2020
Parish: Douglas
Property: 🏠 Dwelling
Year: 2020
Type: Minor Change to Approved Plans
Category: Residential / Extension
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: alteration
Context: urban
Heritage: registered building

Sale History (2)

£0nominal

Mar 2023

£250,000

Aug 2019

Property Planning History (9)

20/01382/BApproved2021

Erection of a replacement dwelling (in connection with Registered Building application 18/00005/CON)

20/01119/MCHApproved2020Viewing

Minor Changes application to PA 18/00004/GB involving creation of sunken garden, walkway and escape stair, installation of traditional details to match surrounding buildings to front façade, installation of replacement glazed conservatory, window, fenestration and cladding alterations to rear elevations, installation of photovoltaic panels, rear third floor balcony and change of garage door

18/00005/CONApproved2018

Registered Building consent for the demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling (in connection with application 18/00004/GB)

18/00004/GBApproved2018

Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling (in connection with Registered Building application 18/00005/CON)

16/00208/BWithdrawn2016

Alterations and renovation works to dwelling including window / door alterations and creation of an additional window

16/01054/BApproved2016

Renovations to front elevation and replacement windows.

AP11/0123Refused2011

Appeal against refusal for alterations, extensions and conversion of former Boarding House to a single dwelling

11/00991/BRefused2011

Alterations, extensions and conversion of former Boarding House to a single dwelling

10/01719/BRefused2011

Alterations, extensions and conversion of former Boarding House to a single dwelling

Why was this approved?

Compliance with Minor Changes Order criteria

Neighbour amenity impacts (overbearing, overlooking)

Change to development nature (rear design)

Magnitude of alterations warranting new application

Retention of original approval basis

Refusal Reasons

✗The refused changes significantly change the nature of the development, particularly to the rear elevation which in terms of design is very different (Article 23(1)(b))
✗Refused changes result in new or increased adverse impacts on neighbouring properties, including overbearing third floor balcony, perceived overlooking from high-level windows, and larger glazing to habitable space in conservatory closer to boundary (Article 23(1)(d))
✗The 8 changes collectively are too great to consider as Minor Amendments and a new application should be submitted (Article 23(1)(e))