Conversion of garage and first floor extension over, to provide additional living accommodation, with driveway widening

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Conversion of garage and addition of a first-floor extension to provide extra living space, with driveway widening
• ✓No adverse impact on neighbouring properties or the street scene
• ✓Consistent with similar extensions already approved nearby
• ✓Property is within a residential zone under the Douglas Local Plan and is not in a Conservation Area
• ✓character
• ✓The proposed extension would not cause any adverse impacts to the detriment of the neighbouring properties or to the street scene
• ✓similar to a number of extensions which have received Planning Approval
• ✓proposals would seem appropriate in this location

This application sought permission to convert the garage at 14 Meadowbrook Gardens, Douglas, and add a first-floor extension above it to create additional living accommodation, along with widening the driveway. The property is a two-storey semi-detached house within a residential cul-de-sac, zoned for predominantly residential use and outside any Conservation Area. The case officer recommended approval, finding that the proposals were appropriate for the location and would not cause harm to neighbouring properties or the appearance of the street. The extension was also considered consistent with similar schemes that had already received planning approval in the area. Permission was granted by delegated decision on 8 June 2006, subject to six conditions.

Permission was granted on 8 June 2006. The officer found that the extension would not harm neighbouring properties or the street scene, that it was appropriate for its residential location, and that it was similar in character to other extensions already approved in the area.

Policies Assessed (3)

Conditions (6)

1. 1

   Condition 1

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

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings A/1/06, A/2/06, A/3/06 and A/4/06 all received on 30th March 2006.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   Two off street parking spaces are to be provided and retained to serve the needs of the development.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   NOTE There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.

5. 5

   Condition 5

   Appropriate measures must be taken be the developer/occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.

6. 6

   Condition 6

   The proposed development must not be commenced until either; - The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or - Any appeal has been determined; Whichever is the later.

Planning History (6)

Documents (15)