16 April 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
Carraghan, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bh
The application sought permission to build a single-storey lean-to extension (4.1m x 6.6m) up to the shared boundary with Conister View and an adjacent two-storey hipped roof extension (4.1m x 4.1m) set back 3m from that boundary, all finished in matching dashed render and roof tiles.
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The officer assessed impacts on neighbouring amenities and the dwelling's character. The single-storey extension up to the boundary with Conister View was acceptable as it projected only slightly beyo…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm local residents' amenities or locality character (g). The two-storey extension failed (g) due to overbearing impact and outlook loss to No.11; single-storey was acceptable. Assessed against residential zoning in Douglas Local Plan.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Presumes in favour of extensions in built-up areas (not conservation/registered buildings) if no adverse impact on adjacent properties or surroundings. The proposal failed due to amenity harm to No.11 from scale/proximity of two-storey element; officer noted general support for extensions but this one unacceptable.
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