**Document:** Officer Planning Report **Application:** 11/00253/B — Erection of a two storey extension to dwelling **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2011-04-12 **Parish:** Rushen **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/605-rushen-16-milner-extension-dwelling/documents/1244325 --- # Officer Planning Report ## 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] ### Officer's Report #### The Site The application site is the curtilage of 16 Milner Close, Port Erin which is a two storey detached property situated to the north east of Milner Close. To the north west of the application site is 18 Milner Close, to the rear of the site are open fields. #### The Proposal The application seeks approval for the erection of a two storey extension to the rear elevation. The extension would be finished to match the existing. #### Planning History The previous planning applications are not considered specifically material in the assessment of the current application. #### Development Plan Policies The application site is in an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential" identified on the Port Erin Local Plan 1990. It is appropriate to consider the relevant points from General Policy 2 and Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007). #### Consultations Port Erin Commissioners have not commented Highways Division do not oppose as it has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications. ## Assessment Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider the relevant points from General Policy 2 which will normally permit development provided that the development: - (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; - (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; - (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality It is also appropriate to consider Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan, which states: "As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general." The application seeks approval for the erection of a two storey extension to the rear elevation to provide additional living accommodation. The proposed extension would be a relatively large addition to the existing property, given the orientation of the dwelling and the distance from the neighbouring properties, it is considered that the proposed extension would not be unduly harmful in terms of the impact to the amenities of local residents. The side elevation of the proposed extension would be approximately 10m from the side elevation of 18 Milner Close. 14 Milner Close is approximately 11m to the south east of the application site, but given the orientation of this dwelling in relation to the application site, it is considered that the proposed extension would not unduly harm the amenities of this property or appear overbearing. The proposed extension would have one window in the ground floor side elevation which would look toward 18 Milner Close, it is considered that this would not increase overlooking to the neighbouring property as it is at ground floor level. The other side elevation which faces towards the rear garden of 14 Milner Close would not have any windows in the side elevation therefore this would not result in the loss of privacy. There would be windows and French doors in the rear elevation, but there are no neighbouring properties to the rear of the application site, therefore the proposed extension would not result in overlooking. It is considered that the proposed extension would be in keeping with the existing property and would not be highly visible within the street scene, therefore would not have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the property. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. ## Party Status The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status. The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance. ## Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 01.04.2011 ### 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 permission relates to the erection of a two storey extension as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan, 79.1.10 and 12.2.11 received 28th February 2011. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made : Permitted Date: 6/4/11 Signed: [Signature] Senior Planning Officer --- *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/605-rushen-16-milner-extension-dwelling/documents/1244325*