12 September 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
14, Inner Circle, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5be
The application proposed converting the attic space of a semi-detached two-storey dwelling into a bedroom, including a large flat-roofed rear dormer measuring 5.37m wide that extends close to the ridge (0.3m) and eaves (1.2m), plus removal of the rear chimney stack.
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The officer concluded that the proposed rear flat-roofed dormer, occupying a large proportion of the main roof plane and only slightly set back from the ridge (0.3m) and eaves (1.2m), would be a parti…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to respect the character, pattern and form of the surrounding area (b) and be well related to surrounding buildings in terms of scale, proportions, form and design (c). The officer assessed the rear dormer against these criteria, finding its large flat-roofed form prominent and uncharacteristic despite limited public visibility, as it failed to fit the site context and streetscene of modern properties without dormers.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The Residential Design Guidance 2021 provides advice on dormers, good neighbourliness and overlooking. The proposal conflicted with dormer extension guidance due to the dormer's disproportionate size and positioning, making it incongruous despite limited visibility.
no Highways Interest
no objection
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in the application, indicating no objection. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00621/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00621/B Conversion of attic to bedroom with installation of a rear dormer and the removal of rear chimney stack with associated works 14 Inner Circle Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5BE
