7 January 2005 · Planning Committee
61, Cronk Grianagh Estate, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rn
The proposal involved a two-storey extension to a semi-detached house in the Cronk Grianagh residential estate, providing a ground floor bedroom and bathroom accessible for a disabled child, and an additional bedroom with en-suite on the first floor.
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The officer initially noted concerns that the extension would remove parking space behind the building line in an estate with limited on-street parking availability.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings 111E, 112D, 113E and 114C all received on 23rd November, 2004.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Smoke detection
The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.
recommend approval of the application and amended plans
no objection in principle subject to no discharge of surface water to foul sewer
recommends installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
Braddan Parish Commissioners recommended approval twice (original and amended plans); Highways Division objected both times due to inadequate on-site parking impacting road safety; Drainage Division had no objection subject to surface water conditions; Fire Service recommended smoke detection.
Key concern: proposed on-site parking arrangement is not suitable for serving the needs of two vehicles and will result in a vehicle protruding beyond the property boundary, into the highway
Braddan Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend approval of the above application.
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionObjection:; The proposed extension reduces the available on-site parking, resulting in additional parking on the highway.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s)
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; If this “existing drainage” discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided.; In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the above amended plans be approved.
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionObjection:; The proposed on-site parking arrangement is not suitable for serving the needs of two vehicles and will result in a vehicle protruding beyond the property boundary, into the highway
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
