31 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
25, Clybane Rise, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ly
The proposal involves building a single-storey pitched-roof side extension to the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 25 Clybane Rise in the Farmhill area of Douglas. The ground floor will create additional living space as an annex (living room and en-suite), with the roof space used for storage accessible fr…
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The main considerations were the extension's impact on the property's appearance, streetscene character, and neighbour amenities.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires development to respect character, amenity, design, and neighbouring properties. The officer assessed the extension's design, streetscene impact, and neighbour amenity effects, finding it compliant due to matching style, front recess, smaller scale than neighbour, and no overlooking.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan supports appropriate residential extensions. The officer concluded the proposal complies, given its acceptability in design and amenity terms within a predominantly residential area.
Residential Design Guide 4.8 Extension to Side Elevations
RDG 4.8 provides guidance on side extensions. The officer found the proposal complies, noting similar style to the host dwelling and recess reducing streetscene dominance.
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.
Annex ancillary use only
The living accommodation (annex) within the ground floor of the side extension hereby approved shall only be used in association with the main dwelling house "25 Clybane Rise" and for purposes incidental to the use of main dwelling house "25 Clybane Rise" as a single dwelling, for no commercial purposes and only in accordance with the internal layout shown on plan JTM2208A-P-02 received on the 10.02.2023. Reason: The dwelling is within a single residential plot within an area of similar developments. The application does not propose to create separate units of accommodation within the site and has not been considered as such.
no objection (14.03.2023)
no highway interest (08.03.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objections.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00075/B
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners discussed the following planning applications at their meeting held on 9 March 2023 and I can confirm that they had no objections to either of the applications listed below:- PA23/00075/B - Erection of side extension to provide ground floor additional living space (as an annex) with first floor storage - 25 Clybane Rise, Farmhill, Braddan, IM2 2LY
