11 April 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
3, Hilltop View, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2la
The proposal involves demolishing an existing 3.5m x 2.5m glazed lean-to conservatory at the rear of the property and replacing it with a new masonry sun lounge extension measuring 4.2m x 4.3m, featuring a pitched roof in concrete tiles, smooth painted render to match the house, a side window, rear apex window, patio d…
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The officer assessed the fundamental issues as visual and amenity impacts on the dwelling, streetscene, and neighbours. The extension's design is in-keeping with the main house and residential estate …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general development standards for residential development in Predominantly Residential areas. The officer assessed compliance with subsections (b) appropriate to locality, (c) good design/relationship to surroundings, and (g) protection of residential amenity. The extension's scale, design, materials, and positioning were found acceptable, not harming visual amenity or neighbour living conditions.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides advice on extension design (Section 4.0) and measuring amenity impacts on adjacent dwellings (Section 7.0). The officer applied its general principles, confirming the proposal's size, pitched roof, and window arrangement do not create overbearing effects or worsen overlooking beyond the existing conservatory.
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 objections
No highways interest
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 22/00196/B for a single storey sun lounge extension at 3 Hilltop View, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00196/B Replacement of existing Conservatory with single storey Sun Lounge extension to rear 3 Hilltop View Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 2LA
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.03.22; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
