Design and Access Statement

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Extension To Dwelling

'Tyrerhennie'

Design Statement Jan 2020

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1.01 The proposals that are the basis of this application are for an extension to the existing dwelling and removal of the garage/lean to. Tyrerhennie site is located approx. 25m from the junction with Port-eChee avenue. 1.02 The proposal consists of extending the existing bungalow to provide a master bedroom with en-suite, a dining area and laundry. 1.03 The existing bungalow is an attractive 2 bay windowed property and presently has 2 bedrooms on a good size plot in a desirable location. The property has garden space to the front, side and rear. 1.04 Access to the site remains unchanged with a large parking apron of approx. $6 \mathrm{~m} \times 7 \mathrm{~m}$ wide which can park 3 average cars or 2 large cars off road. 1.05 This proposal would improve and extend this home close to Douglas Town Centre.

Proposed East Elevation

Architectural elevation drawing showing a single-story house with a proposed side extension indicated by dashed lines.

2.01 The site is on the Crescent and is typical of its location. 2.00 Location

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Original House (West Elevation) 3.01 The existing dwelling is a traditional two bay fronted bungalow, single storey in height with both clay tiled and flat roof. Also, on site is a single detached garage and a lean-to store at the rear of the garage. 3.02 The site is connected to storm and foul drainage, gas, electric and telecoms utilities. 3.03 Heating is by gas however the meters will need to be repositioned as noted for the works proposed. 3.04 Parking on site is provided by the paved apron.

Existing East Elevation

Existing South Elevation

Existing North Elevation

3.00 Existing Site

A photograph showing a white single-story bungalow with a red tiled roof and an adjacent white garage.

Architectural elevation drawing showing a single-story building with a pitched roof and windows.

Architectural elevation drawing showing a single-story detached house with a pitched roof and a porch extension on the left side.

Architectural elevation drawing showing the side view of a single-storey building with a pitched roof, window, and a side extension structure.

4.01 The style of the property is typical of its period and most of the properties within the Crescent and nearby are clay tiled with large flat roof additions to them. The proposed extension is consistent with that and will have a small clay tiled parapet to the front/side, rendered walls and flat roof. The aim to maintain a low profile. Also, to aid the width appearance of the building it is proposed that the corner of the extension is clad in horizontal timber to provide an image that is more contemporary. The proposal is set 1 m away from the rear boundary to provide access to the rear garden from the right side. There is an existing access to the left side of the bungalow which is fenced and gated.

Examples of existing properties located within the area of the application site.

A photograph showing the front exterior of a single-story bungalow with a tiled roof and a paved driveway on the left.

A photograph showing the exterior of a single-story detached bungalow with a tiled roof and attached garage.

A composite image displaying a photograph of the existing bungalow side elevation and a 3D rendering of the proposed front elevation.

5.01 Planning Policy

5.01.1 The site is located within the Area Plan for the East and a part of Douglas.

5.01.2 It is believed that there are no General Policies or Housing Policies that would not support the proposal.

5.01.3 Previous approvals granted were for the removal of the chimney PA 16/00773/B which has been implemented. Also, the existing garage had approval to remove the corrugated sheeting and replacing it with clay tiles (PA 16/00675/B) this has not been done. The roof permission ceases 14.6.2020.

5.00 Policy

January 2020

6.01

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The whole concept is of utilizing existing housing supply and adapting it to allow for increases in family size rather than simply expanding on to greenfield locations. We believe this is a sustainable concept.

6.02

The site accommodates a compact and comfortable addition and allow for growth in family use by becoming a 3 bed single storey dwelling.

6.03

Benefits of such adaptation are that it is close to the Town Centre, is close to sustainable transport (the home is close to Bray Hill) which has a main bus route whilst the Town Centre is only 1.2km away which is an easy bike ride or 20-minute walk. Previous occupants have regularly walked to places of work 600 metres away in Somerset Road. St Ninians High School is nearby as are the Primary Schools of St Marys and Schoill Yn Jubilee. Cronkbourne Cricket Club is just below.

Silicone Render

Clay Tiles

Timber Boarding to be stained

6.00 Sustainability

January 2020

7.01 The existing site has 3 parking spaces including the single garage. The proposed extension will provide an improved parking apron for two spaces which could be 3 depending on car size. The apron is approx. $6 \mathrm{~m} \times 7 \mathrm{~m}$ wide. 7.02 Access to the application site is off The Crescent which is off Port-E-Chee. The dwelling is currently accessed by vehicles via this open access arrangement and it remains unaltered in width. 7.03 The access to the dwelling itself is as existing and with low entry thresholds. The topography is such that the dwelling site is sloping. The plot is positioned between Port-E-Chee and start of The Crescent and as such they are stepped in level. The properties to the rear are higher as access to them is off Port-E-Chee avenue.

Existing East Elevation - Site Entrance.

Proposed East Elevation - Site Entrance Unaltered

A photograph showing a white single-story bungalow with a red tiled roof and an attached white garage.

A photograph of a single-story bungalow featuring a side extension with large windows and a tiled roof, viewed from the street with a white fence in the foreground.

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