17 April 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated)
13, Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lh
The application sought permission to install a roof terrace above the existing single-storey rear yard store at the back of the terraced house in the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. The deck would measure 3.4m wide by 2.5m deep, surrounded by 1.2m high timber balustrades on two sides, with access via a new door repla…
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The officer assessed that the proposal would not unduly harm the Selborne Drive Conservation Area, as the rear access lane is not highly visible, similar outriders and a neighbouring sun terrace exist…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape character, incorporate landscape features like trees, and not harm local residents' amenity or locality character. Officer found Conservation Area/townscape impacts acceptable due to existing similar features, but failed on amenity (overlooking to neighbours at 8-11m) and landscape (potential tree loss), tipping balance to refusal.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character and protecting special features. Assessed as not unduly harmful: rear lane not highly visible, matches mix of local outriders/extensions (e.g. adjacent sun terrace), materials appropriate; no significant negative alteration.
does not object to this application
Kieron Walls, a neighbouring resident, objects to the application due to privacy/overlooking issues, inaccuracies in submitted plans, and harm to the Victorian character of the conservation area; Douglas Corporation has no objection.
Key concern: Privacy and overlooking into multiple private rooms of neighbouring property
Kieron Walls
ObjectionI would formally like to note my objection to the proposed application; the conversion of the roof of the outside store to a sun deck would look directly into five rooms on the back of my property; Properties in this area should be protected from extensions/development that are not in keeping with preserving the Victorian character that they have; this proposed development should not be permitted on the grounds it does not meet several of the requirements set out in the policy
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below; 14/00079/B Construction of a raised sun deck and door access over rear yard store, 13 Brunswick Road
