**Document:** Officer Planning Report Recommendation **Application:** 06/00773/B — Conversion of existing garage and erection of a first floor extension over garage to provide additional living accommodation **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2006-07-12 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/80865-braddan-44-farmhill-conversion-extension/documents/1221436 --- # Officer Planning Report Recommendation ## Planning Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Considerations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Written Representations ### Consultations [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Officer's Report #### Site The dwelling 44 Farmhill Meadows, Douglas, is part of a pair of two storey semi detached properties within a residential cul-de-sac, located on the western side of Farmhill Meadows which is off Stevenson Way. The housing area comprises predominantly two story semi detached properties and two storey detached dwellings. The boundary treatment with 43 Farmhill Meadows consists initially of a 3.5 metre high hedge which reduces in height to 1.8 metres. The ground level between the two properties differs by 0.8 metres, Nr 43 being lower. The rear boundary comprises of a variety of hedging which has an overall height of approximately 4 to 5 metres in height. The side boundary shared with Nr 45 Farmhill Meadows consists of a 13 metre high conifer hedge. The properties existing driveway is able to accommodate two off road parking provisions. ### Land Use Zoning The property has been zoned under the Douglas Local Plan Order 1998 as being within a predominately residential area; the site is not within a Conservation Area. ### Proposal The application proposes conversion of existing garage and erection of a first floor extension over garage to provide additional living accommodation. The first floor extension to be erected above the existing garage (same footprint) would have a width of 3.3 meters and a length of 7.5 metres. It is proposed to install a window to the front and rear elevations of the extension. ### Representations The Douglas Corporation has considered the application and has no objection. The Douglas Corporation acting as the Agent for the Department of Transport has no objection subject to the following condition:- There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999. It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation. ### Chief Fire Officer:- Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to escape from proposed lounge / play room being through the utility room which is inherently unsafe in case of fire. We have received no privately written representations objecting to the application. ### Assessment / recommendation The proposed extension would cause little or no adverse impacts with regard to overlooking, loss of light or by having an overbearing affect to the detriment of the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties or to the visual impact upon street scene. Parking provisions are also acceptable even with the loss of the garage due to the 12 metre long driveway, which can accommodate two off road parking provisions. For these reasons above the proposal would seem appropriate in this location and therefore my recommendation is for an approval. I consider that the following meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status: The Douglas Corporation Highways Division ## Recommendation **Recommended Decision:** Permitted **Date of Recommendation:** 03.07.2006 ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing 00773/1 all received on 8th May 2006. N 1. There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999. It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation. N 2. Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department with regard to escape from the proposed lounge / play room being through the utility room which is inherently unsafe in case of fire. I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer) **Decision Made :** Permitted **Date :** 4/7/06 Signed: _________________________ M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control 3 July 2006 06/00773/B Page 4 of 4 --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/80865-braddan-44-farmhill-conversion-extension/documents/1221436*