Blocking up of existing entrance door

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Proposal to block up an existing entrance door at a semi-detached dwelling on Curragh Road
• ✓Property already has modern extensions and large windows, giving it a mixed traditional and contemporary character
• ✓Works assessed as not having an adverse impact on the character or appearance of the property
• ✓Decision made under delegated authority by the Head of Development Management
• ✓character
• ✓design
• ✓whether the works would have an adverse impact on the character or appearance of the property sufficient to warrant refusal of the application

Permission was granted to block up an existing entrance door at Grianagh, a semi-detached dwelling on Curragh Road, St Johns, Isle of Man. The property presents as a traditional Manx cottage at first glance, but already features a large monopitch roofed extension, a lean-to side extension, and modern horizontally proportioned windows, giving it a mixed character. The officer assessed whether the proposed works would harm the character or appearance of the property. The application was approved on 20 January 2020, with the officer concluding that blocking up the door would not cause harm sufficient to justify refusal. One condition was attached to the permission.

The application was approved on 20 January 2020 by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning question was whether blocking up the entrance door would harm the character or appearance of the property. It was determined that the works would not cause sufficient harm to warrant refusal.

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Conditions (1)

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   Condition 1

   The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

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