Conversion of attic space above garage, and roof extension over rear breakfast room to form additional living accommodation

36, Ashberry Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1px

Received21 Apr 2005

Validated3 May 2005

Committee26 Aug 2005

Decided12 Jul 2005

3 months

Received21 Apr 2005

Validated3 May 2005

Committee26 Aug 2005

Decided12 Jul 2005

3 months

Why was this refused?

visual intrusion to No.34
out of character flat roof design
increased building mass in narrow 2m gap
precedent from prior refusal 01/00286/B
overbearing appearance from neighbour garden
incongruous with pitched roof estate harmony

The proposal involved raising the rear pitch of the garage roof to form a flat roof extension within the existing garage footprint, converting the attic space above, and extending over the rear breakfast room to provide extra bedrooms and facilities in a three-bedroom semi-detached house on a cul-de-sac.

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed extension would by reason of its design, height and extent of projection would cause demonstrable harm to the occupiers of No.34 Ashberry Avenue from visual intrusion.

Documents (7)

Decision Notice

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Approval

21 Apr 051pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused12 July 2005

The Planning Committee and officer considered the proposal would cause demonstrable harm to No.34 Ashberry Avenue occupiers from visual intrusion due to its design (flat roofed two-storey appearance),…

Public Comments (3)

SupportDouglas Corporation(statutory consultee)

no objection

SupportDepartment of Transport Highways Division(statutory consultee)

no adverse traffic impact

ObjectionMr & Mrs Domingo(neighbour)

Why was this refused?

visual intrusion to No.34

out of character flat roof design

increased building mass in narrow 2m gap

precedent from prior refusal 01/00286/B

overbearing appearance from neighbour garden

incongruous with pitched roof estate harmony

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed extension would by reason of its design, height and extent of projection would cause demonstrable harm to the occupiers of No.34 Ashberry Avenue from visual intrusion.