Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
THE SITE
The application site represents No. 28 Clybane Road, Douglas, a semi detached property located at the junction of Clybane Road with Ballacottier School.
PLANNING STATUS The site is located within an existing predominantly residential area. PLANNING HISTORY
The following previous application is considered relevant:
PA 06/00573 - Erection of a first floor extension, 28 Clybane Road, Douglas. Refused 21st July 2007.
REPRESENTATIONS
The Department of Transport Highways Division object to the proposal on the grounds that the conversion of the garage reduces the provision of off road parking.
The Proposal
The application proposes the erection of a two storey extension to the side of 28 Clybane Road, Braddan. The extension would extend from the existing attached garage some 2.4m and convert the existing garage to a gym/study with an additional room described as a "tool room". Two bedrooms would be created at first floor level. The ridge of the proposed extension would be constructed below the existing ridge and with a hipped detail to match the main dwelling.
Assessment
The previous application sought approval for a two storey extension that whilst reduced in size from the current application and proposed an integral garage, did not propose a reduction in ridge height or a hipped roof detail. This application was refused on design grounds.
The current application, whilst extending further than the previous application proposes a reduction in ridge level and set back from the front elevation. As such, it is considered that the proposal would not result in an imbalance in this pair of semi-detached properties, particularly given that this dwelling is located at the junction of Clybane Road with the access road to Ballacottier School and therefore is not part of a continuous run of uniform, semi detached properties.
The Department of Transport Highways Division have objected to the proposal, however, off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles to the front of the property would remain.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the application be approved.
Party Status
It is considered that those who made representations to the planning application meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 03.06.2007
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 Drawing Numbers K/1/06A; 2; 3; 4 and location plan submitted as part of this application and date stamped 6th March 2007. corrected COI
C 3. The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects. COI
C 4. The study/gym and tool room identified in the submitted plan may be used in association with the main dwelling only and not for any commercial purpose. Added drawing note COI
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 6/6/05
Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
