Two storey extension to side of dwelling

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Two-storey side extension to an existing dwelling
• ✓Site within a group of largely traditional and attractive properties
• ✓Means of escape identified as a key planning issue
• ✓Approved by Planning Committee with four conditions
• ✓means of escape

The application sought permission for a two-storey extension to the side of Primrose Cottage in Minorca Vale, Laxey. The site is located at the bottom of The Vale, a setting characterised by largely traditional and attractive properties. The officer identified means of escape as a key planning issue to be considered. The Planning Committee granted permission, subject to four conditions.

The Planning Committee approved the extension, having considered means of escape as the principal planning issue. Four conditions were attached to the permission, likely addressing that concern alongside other matters. The detailed reasoning behind the committee's approval is not fully available from the source material.

Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   This approval relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings 030529 1 received on 30th July 2003 and site plans received on 16th June 2003.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.

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