15 April 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
39, Vicarage Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qe
The site is a detached dormer bungalow with a double garage in a large plot at the end of a cul-de-sac in a residential area of Douglas. The proposal involved removing the garage roof, raising it by 1430mm (to 5400mm total height), adding dormer windows and a door, and creating first floor living space plus ground floo…
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The officer assessed the proposal as tantamount to creating a new self-contained dwelling due to its size (bedroom, lounge, bathroom) and potential for future kitchen addition without needing permissi…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to make a positive contribution to the Island's environment via design statements where appropriate. Officer found proposal failed as it did not respect site/surroundings in design/siting/scale, undermined space between units, and equated to inappropriate backland development.
General Policy 2
Permits zoned development if it respects site/surroundings (siting/layout/scale/design), provides satisfactory amenity/road safety, avoids adverse impacts on character/amenity. Officer judged failure on amenity standards between units, neighbour overbearing impact, plot over-intensity, and lack of positive environmental contribution despite residential zoning.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development in settlements to reflect local character, prohibits inappropriate backland development or removal of open/green spaces contributing to visual amenity/sense of place. Officer viewed garage conversion as backland development undermining open space between dwellings and locality character.
Do not oppose - has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection in principle subject to no discharge of surface water to foul drainage systems
