Officer Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

Introduction

1. This application seeks permission to make alterations to the ground floor side elevation of an existing dwelling located within Douglas.

The Site

1. The application site is the curtilage of a property known as Poolaash, Quarterbridge Road, Douglas. The property is semi-detached and is located on the northern western side of the road.

The Proposal

1. This application seeks approval for the blocking up of a window and a door on the ground floor side elevation of the building.

Development Plan Policies

1. The application site is located within an area of Douglas that is designated as being Predominantly Residential by the Douglas Local Plan.

Planning History

1. Whilst there has been a previous planning application relating to this site, it is not considered to be relevant to the determination of this proposal.

Representations

1. There have been no representations in relation to this application.

Assessment

1. The application is minor in nature and is not considered to undermine the appearance of the surrounding area or the amenity of adjacent properties.

Recommendation

1. Permit.

Party Status

1. The Local Authority is by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5)(d) granted Interested Party Status.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

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 removal of a door and window to the side elevation of Poolaash, Quarterbridge Road, Douglas as shown by Location Plan, 1156.1, 1156.2, 1156.3 and 1156.4 all received 18th May 2012.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 28.6.12

Determining officer (delete as appropriate)

Signed : _________________________ Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control

Signed : _________________________ Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager