29 October 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
32, Ballaquark, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ez
The proposal involves adding a single storey rear extension to the kitchen of a detached bungalow, measuring 4m deep by 3.6m wide with a flat roof kept low under the existing eaves, glazed patio doors to the side, high-level glazing to the rear, render cladding matching the existing stonework, and white uPVC windows/do…
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The officer determined the proposal acceptable in principle as the site is within a designated residential settlement on the Area Plan for the East, with a general presumption in favour of rear extens…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), incorporate topography (f), protect neighbour amenity (g), and promote energy efficiency (n). Officer assessed the rear extension's modest single storey flat roof design as proportionate, low-profile under eaves, matching materials, screened from views, no overlooking or light loss, and insulated via Building Control, deeming full compliance with no tensions noted.
Spatial Policy 5
Design to positively contribute to environment, supported by Design Statement justifying flat roof over pitched/parapet to avoid overcrowding. Assessed as balanced contemporary addition respectful of host building.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development to reflect local character/identity. Extension matches existing render/stone and uPVC, proportionate to rear elevation for sunroom use without eroding amenity space.
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
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the proposed single storey rear extension at 32 Ballaquark, Douglas.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.08.2021; Highways Development Control notes the additions uploaded on 7 October 2021 and continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
