26 May 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
18, Hilltop Rise, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2le
The proposal involves demolishing the existing conservatory at the rear of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling and replacing it with a single-storey mono-pitched extension that also covers part of an existing two-storey side extension, plus new decking 0.5m above ground level.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and l…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, and does not adversely affect character or amenities. Officer assessed the rear single-storey extension's design similarity to the main house, acceptable scale with mono-pitched roof, no overlooking or overbearing due to no side windows and fencing, and projection matching neighbours, finding full compliance.
Residential Design Guidance 3.2 Potential Visual Impact of an Extension upon the Existing House
Prefers pitched roofs over flat, especially if publicly visible, but allows exceptions for matching existing styles. Mono-pitched roof accepted here as compatible with the proposal's design and rear location.
Type A: Uplands
Considers impacts on neighbour amenities like loss of light or overbearing, especially for semi-detached properties risking 'tunnel effect'. Assessed projection, single-storey height, and location as regulating impacts acceptably, with no adverse effects.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Addresses architectural details like windows and finishes for coherent appearance with main dwelling. Extension matches main house style.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Considers loss of light, overbearing, and overlooking on neighbours. No issues found due to design features like no side openings and fencing.
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.
does not oppose this application (10/03/2021)
no highway interest in this application (11/03/2021)
no flood risk management interest in this application (30/03/2021)
Multiple consultees including Douglas Corporation, DOI Flood Risk Management, and DOI Highways Division all raised no objections to application 21/00117/B for replacement of a conservatory with a single storey extension.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.03.2021
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 20.04.2021
