**Document:** Officer Planning Report **Application:** 09/01291/B — Erection of a timber summer house **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2009-09-15 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/63795-braddan-5-spinney-close-dwelling/documents/1386431 --- # 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 represents the residential curtilage of 5 Spinney Close which is an existing detached dwelling situated at the northern side of the cul-de-sac. Spinney Close leads off Vicarage Road and Meadow Crescent in Douglas and is bordered by Ballaughton Manor Hill (to the south), Vicarage Park (to the north) and Meadow Crescent (to the west). The property sits in a relatively modest plot and comprises a detached hipped roof dwelling. ### The Proposal The proposed planning application is seeking approval for the erection of a timber summerhouse in the north eastern corner of the application site. The walls of the summerhouse would be finished in interlocking logs, with stained finish and with the roof finished in felt. The proposed building would be accessed via a set of double doors within the elevation that faces the rear elevation of the dwelling. The proposal would measure 2960mm x 2960mm and at a height of 2600mm. ### Planning Status The application site is within an area of "Residential Use" under the Douglas South Local Plan, which was adopted by Tynwald in 1998. The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains a policy which is considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application - General Policy 2 states: "Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: - (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; - (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; - (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; - (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; - (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; - (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; - (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; - (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; - (j) can be provided with all necessary services; - (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; - (I) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; - (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and - (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption." ## Planning History The following previous planning applications should be considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application: PA 08/01186/B - Alterations to dwelling - Refused at Appeal PA 09/01350/B - Alterations, installation of dormers and creation of first floor and ground floor terraces - Pending Consideration ### Representations The Douglas Corporation has not commented on the proposal. The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose as there would be no traffic management, parking or road safety implications as a result of the proposal. ### Assessment / Recommendation The proposal would be a fairly minor development; it would not be an intrusive or unattractive feature and will not be visible from the cul-de-sac due to its siting along the northern boundary of the rear garden. As such, it would not have an adverse impact upon the visual appearance of the street scene. It is considered that there would be no adverse impact upon the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties due to its modest scale and siting in the north eastern corner of the site. The proposed summerhouse would be approximately 8800 mm from the rear elevation of 7 Spinney Close and 15000 mm from the rear elevation of 14 Vicarage Park, which are sufficient distances not to create any undue overshadowing or have an overbearing impact on the adjoining properties. For these reasons the proposal would be appropriate in the proposed location and therefore it is recommended that the application be approved. ## **PARTY STATUS** It is considered that the following parties, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: - Douglas Corporation - The Department of Transport Highways Division **Recommendation** - **Recommended Decision:** Permitted - **Date of Recommendation:** 07.09.2009 **Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal** - **C : Conditions for approval** - **N : Notes attached to conditions** - **R : Reasons for refusal** - **O : 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 Drawings P 01 and P 02 each received on 3rd August, 2009. I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer **Decision Made :** Permitted **Date :** ............................... **Signed :** ............................... Senior Planning Officer 7 September 2009 09/01291/B Page 3 of 3 --- *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/63795-braddan-5-spinney-close-dwelling/documents/1386431*