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The application site represents the residential curtilage of 5 Spinney Close which is an existing detached dwelling situated at the northern side of the cul-de-sac. Spinney Close leads off Vicarage Road and Meadow Crescent in Douglas and is bordered by Ballaughton Manor Hill (to the south), Vicarage Park (to the north) and Meadow Crescent (to the west). The property sits in a relatively modest plot and comprises a detached hipped roof dwelling.
The proposed planning application is seeking approval for the erection of a timber summerhouse in the north eastern corner of the application site. The walls of the summerhouse would be finished in interlocking logs, with stained finish and with the roof finished in felt. The proposed building would be accessed via a set of double doors within the elevation that faces the rear elevation of the dwelling. The proposal would measure 2960mm x 2960mm and at a height of 2600mm.
The application site is within an area of "Residential Use" under the Douglas South Local Plan, which was adopted by Tynwald in 1998. The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains a policy which is considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application - General Policy 2 states:
"Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
The following previous planning applications should be considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
PA 08/01186/B - Alterations to dwelling - Refused at Appeal PA 09/01350/B - Alterations, installation of dormers and creation of first floor and ground floor terraces - Pending Consideration
The Douglas Corporation has not commented on the proposal. The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose as there would be no traffic management, parking or road safety implications as a result of the proposal.
The proposal would be a fairly minor development; it would not be an intrusive or unattractive feature and will not be visible from the cul-de-sac due to its siting along the northern boundary of the rear garden. As such, it would not have an adverse impact upon the visual appearance of the street scene.
It is considered that there would be no adverse impact upon the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties due to its modest scale and siting in the north eastern corner of the site. The proposed summerhouse would be approximately 8800 mm from the rear elevation of 7 Spinney Close and 15000 mm from the rear elevation of 14 Vicarage Park, which are sufficient distances not to create any undue overshadowing or have an overbearing impact on the adjoining properties.
For these reasons the proposal would be appropriate in the proposed location and therefore it is recommended that the application be approved.
It is considered that the following parties, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Recommendation
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
This approval relates to the submitted Drawings P 01 and P 02 each received on 3rd August, 2009.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 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 : ............................... Signed : ............................... Senior Planning Officer 7 September 2009 09/01291/B Page 3 of 3
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