Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

The Site

The application site represents the curtilage of 2 Strathallan Crescent, Douglas. The existing property is a two storey semi detached dwelling which overlooks Douglas Bay.

The Proposal

Proposed is the installation of three roof lights and a sun tunnel. The roof lights and sun tunnel would be installed in the side and rear elevations. The roof lights would measure approximately 1.34m x 0.98m.

Planning History

The previous planning applications are not considered to be specifically material in the assessment and determination of the current application.

Development Plan Policies

The application site is in an area zoned as "Tourism and Residential" identified on the Douglas Local Plan 1998 It is also within a Conservation Area. It is appropriate to consider Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).

Consultations

Douglas Corporation have advised that they have no objection to the proposal. Highways Division has not commented

ASSESSMENT Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider Environment Policy 35 which states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."

It is considered that the proposed development would not result in a harmful impact to the neighbouring properties or affect the amenity of local residents.

The proposed roof lights and roof tunnel would not be highly visible from the public thoroughfare. It is therefore considered that it would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the property.

For the above reasons the proposed development is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

Party Status

The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.

The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 24.08.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> O : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. 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.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made: Permitted Date: .................. 13 September 2010 Signed: .................................. Senior Planning Officer