Officer Planning Report

Application No.: 10/00861/B Applicant: Mr Julian \& Mrs Maree Harper Proposal: Alterations and formation of a garage and a roof terrace to dwelling house Site Address: 14 Derby Square Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3LS ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Ian Brooks Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes: No objection

Officer's Report

Planning Status And Relevant Policies

Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: General Policy 2, paragraph 8.12.1, Environment Policy 35

Assessment

The application site is within a Conservation Area. It should be noted that an application was granted in 2003 for erection of a double garage with terrace over the rear of the property. This application is similar in boundary treatment around the roof terrace as previously approved. The proposal is set to the rear of the property and will not be visible from Derby Square. The proposal will not adversely affect the character and appearance of the conservation area.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the planning permission be granted subject to conditions in the attached schedule.

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
• N : Notes attached to conditions
• R : Reasons for refusal
• 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 alterations and formation of a garage to dwellinghouse as shown in drawing numbers PA1, PA2, PA3 and S1A date stamped 8th June 2010.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made: Permitted Date: 70/10/12 Signed: __________________________ Senior Planning Officer