1 February 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
8, Robert Cubbon Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6pt
The proposal involves enclosing the existing front canopy, which extends from the pitched roof attached garage of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling, to form an entrance porch using bricks matching the render finish of the existing walls, along with a new front entrance door.
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The officer identified the main concerns as the impact on the appearance of the property itself and on the character and landscape of the area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect surrounding character or amenities. The officer assessed the porch's enclosure as matching the dwelling's design, with no impact on street scene or locality character, thus complying fully.
Residential Design Guide section 4.1
Sets key considerations for front extensions, noting greatest impact on dwelling and street scene; porches common but require careful design to appear as if original. Officer found the small-scale porch appropriate as it integrates with the building and street without looking out of place.
Residential Design Guidance 3.2 Potential Visual Impact of an Extension upon the Existing House
Prefers pitched roofs for visible extensions but allows exceptions. The proposal uses the existing pitched canopy extension, assessed as acceptable.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Addresses architectural details like windows and finishes for coherent appearance. Render finish matches existing walls, ensuring similarity in style.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no highway interest
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/01303/B for enclosing a covered front entrance to create a porch at 8 Robert Cubbon Close, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.12.2020; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
