15 September 2010 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
2, Strathallan Crescent, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nr
The proposal involved adding three centre-pivot Velux roof lights (each approximately 1.34m x 0.98m) and one sun tunnel to the side and rear elevations of the existing two-storey semi-detached house, which overlooks Douglas Bay and is located within a Conservation Area zoned Tourism and Residential.
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The officer considered Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, which permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the area…
Environment Policy 35
Policy requires that within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance is permitted, protecting special features from inappropriate development. Officer assessed the roof lights and sun tunnel against this, noting initial concerns over positioning too close to ridge but concluding low visibility from public realm and no harm to character or amenity made it compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of three roof lights and a sun tunnel shown in drawings Location Plan, Elevations Proposed, Details and Photographs received 28th May 2010.
No objection
