10 September 2009 · Senior Planning Officer
Carraghan, Lower Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bh
The proposal involves adding a modest single-storey rear extension measuring 3m x 6.4m with a maximum height of 3.7m to create a family room, along with pitched roof dormers to the front and rear elevations of the existing two-storey semi-detached house.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, concluding it is acceptable by reason of its siting, scale, form and design…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, road safety, or neighbouring land. Officer found proposal complies as modest extension fits rear elevation, dormers inset and below ridge matching local precedents, no neighbour impact due to screening and separation.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development within Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. Although site not explicitly confirmed as Conservation Area, policy applied; dormers considered not detrimental to area character given precedents in opposite properties and nearby road.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection
No objection
