18 September 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control
132, Friary Park Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ey
The application sought permission for a front extension to the existing detached single-storey bungalow, comprising a bedroom extension and porch in the form of a projecting gable with pitched roof, two front windows, and matching external finishes, adding 13.8sqm.
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The officer assessed impacts on street scene character and neighbour amenities as the main issues. The projecting gable extension was considered 'in keeping with the main dwelling and would appear sub…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm resident amenity or locality character (g). Officer assessed the front extension's projecting gable as subservient and in-keeping, not breaching building line or harming street scene, with no amenity overbearing or loss.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
Provides presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas (not conservation/registered building) if no adverse impact on adjacent property or surrounding area. Officer applied this directly, confirming no detrimental impacts on neighbours or street scene from the modest 13.8sqm addition.
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.
do not oppose
have no objections
Highways and Arbory Parish Commissioners both responded with no objections to application 14/00970/B for alterations and extension to dwelling at 132 Friary Park, Ballabeg, Castletown.
Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have considered the above application and have no objections to this proposed development
