21 January 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Garth, Quarterbridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rg
The proposal involves a modern flat-roofed extension to the rear of The Garth, a large two-storey detached house with roofspace rooms, measuring approximately 12m by 7.36m and 3.3m high (3.5m above the lantern), plus a covered walkway and replacement sliding doors to the dining room.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which presumes in favour of extensions to existing properties where they do not adversely impac…
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development in residential areas, presuming in favour of extensions that do not adversely impact adjacent properties or surroundings (para 8.12.1). The officer tested the rear extension's siting (hidden by walls), design (modern flat roof with concrete coping), and amenity effects, finding no adverse impacts on character or neighbours due to topography.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness and overlooking for residential extensions. The officer considered rooflights' angle/distance to higher rear properties, concluding no unacceptable views, supporting overall compliance.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised as extension to existing dwelling with no changes expected.
Community Policy 11
Concerns preventing criminal activity. No changes or new issues anticipated from extension to existing dwelling.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Relates to water conservation. Extension follows existing run-off arrangements; added floor area not expected to increase usage significantly.
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 Highways Interest.
no objection.
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 21/01404/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/01404/B Proposed Alterations and extension to rear of dwelling The Garth Quarterbridge Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3RG
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 13.12.2021; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
