1 The Courtyard Tromode Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5EJ
Case Officer:
Mr A Holmes
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Expected Decision Level:
Officer Delegation
The Application Site
The application site comprises the residential curtilage of a detached dwelling located on the western side of Tromode Road in Douglas.
The Proposal
The proposal comprises the erection of a single storey extension onto the side elevation of the dwelling. The proposed extension, which measures 4.6m x 5.0m is a flat roofed sun lounge extension with a central roof lantern.
Planning History
Whilst the application site has been the subject of previous planning applications it is considered that none of these are specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application.
Planning Policy
In terms of land use designation the application site is located within a wider area of land that is designated as predominantly residential use under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Douglas Local Plan) Order 1998.
In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains one policy that 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;
(l) 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."
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 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."
Representations
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the planning application.
The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division do not oppose the planning application.
The Manx Electricity Authority expresses an interest in the planning application. There is comments relate to non-planning issues.
Assessment
The proposed extension is considered to be relatively modest and in keeping with scale and design of the existing dwelling. The proposal does not unduly harm public amenity, private amenity, highway safety or any other obvious material planning consideration. As such, the proposal is concluded to accord with the provisions of General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the planning application be approved.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should be afforded interested party status:
Douglas Borough Council.
It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should not be afforded interested party status:
The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division; and The Manx Electricity Authority.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 20.07.2012
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 drawing no.s 735/001, 735/011, 735/012 and 01 date stamped the 19th June 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: 24/7/12
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
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Source & Provenance
Official reference
12/00886/B
Source authority
Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
