26 August 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
8, Primrose Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4eb
The site is a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, with an existing pitched-roof main house, two-storey rear extension, single-storey flat-roof extension, and detached pitched-roof garage.
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The officer determined that the flat roof, high lantern rooflight, and dark colour boarding of the single-storey rear extension would not fit with the existing pitched roofscape of the terrace or main…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping (b), and not affect adversely the character of the surrounding townscape (c). The officer assessed the extension's flat roof, lantern rooflight and dark boarding as failing these tests by not fitting the existing pitched roofscape and standing out, adversely impacting the terrace and Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of Conservation Areas, protecting special features. The contemporary design was found not to preserve or enhance the area, failing the policy and statutory test, as it contrasts with the traditional roofscape visible from rear lane and carpark.
does not object to this application (14.01.2022)
does not oppose this application (13.01.2022). The comment states that there is no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 21/01541/B for demolition of garage and single storey rear extension at 8 Primrose Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; I can confirm that the Council has given consideration to the application and can find no material planning grounds to raise an objection against the proposed works.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway
