Officer Planning Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

The Site

The application site is the curtilage of 1 Close Cubbon, Peel, a detached single storey dwelling located on the left of the entrance to the close.

The Proposal

This application seeks approval for alterations and the erection of extensions. The existing attached garage would be converted into living space and an extension would be erected on part of the existing driveway to the front of the existing garage. A further extension would be erected on the western elevation to provide a store room. The driveway would be widened so as to maintain 2 off street parking spaces.

Planning Status

The application site is located within an area identified as being predominantly residential use by the Peel Local Plan. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following are considered relevant:

General Policy 2; Paragraph 8.12.1

Planning History

The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:

87/01765/B sought approval to erect a 1 metre high wooden fence around the front boundary of the property and an iron gate. This was approved.

Representations

Peel Town Commissioners recommend that this application be approved. The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application. There have been no privately written representations received in relation to this application.

Assessment

The main issues to be assessed in the consideration of this application are the impact of the development upon the streetscene, impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties and parking provision.

It is judged that the proposed extensions and alterations to the property would be of a scale and form such that they would comply with General Policy 2, specifically part (b) which requires new development to "respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them" and part (c) which requires that new development "does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape".

There would be sufficient separation distances between the development and adjacent properties so as prevent any overshadowing, loss of light or loss of privacy in accordance with part (g) of General Policy 2, which requires that new development "does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality".

The extended driveway would provide parking for at least 2 vehicles which is in accordance with the current parking standards set out within the Strategic Plan.

Recommendation

Permit.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:

Peel Town Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 24.04.2009

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 approval relates to the alteration and erection of extensions, 1 Close Cubbon, Peel as shown by the plan 2008/NL/01 received 25th February 2009 and 2008/NC/02 Rev A received 13th March 2009.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 10/09, Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 24 April 2009 Signed : __________________________ Senior Planning Officer