7 August 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Alverna, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ae
The proposal at the two-storey rendered terraced house in the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area sought retrospective permission for creating two rear parking spaces finished with red brick paviors, a decked patio area accessed via timber steps and new French doors replacing a rear window, and installation of replacemen…
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The works are entirely to the rear of the property and not readily visible from any public thoroughfare, resulting in no significant impact on the streetscene.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas and not cause unacceptable environmental pollution or disturbance. Officer found no detrimental impact on the Conservation Area's character from rear works, deeming it compliant.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Rear alterations not visible publicly were assessed as acceptable, protecting special features.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impacts on Conservation Area character, including setting and views. No significant effects from rear proposals led to policy compliance.
Windows Policy 1/98 'Buildings in Conservation Areas'
Mandates rear windows not visible from public thoroughfares to match original glazing bar patterns. Replacement windows met this test exactly.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the proposals
do not oppose
