Planning Officer Report

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site represents the curtilage of the dwellings 13 and 13A Victoria Road Douglas located near to the junction with Princes Road. The property is currently divided into two separate flats.

Planning Status

The proposal site is identified by the Douglas Local Plan Order 1998, Map No. 2 (South) as being within an area of 'Predominantly Residential Use'.

It is also noted that the proposed conversion from two flats into a single dwelling is outlined by the Permitted Development Order 2005, Schedule 3, Class 3, 'Use of 2 or more flats as a single dwellinghouse'. This part of the application is therefore considered acceptable.

The Proposal

This proposal seeks permission to alter the existing dwelling from two flats to a single dwelling. This is to include the demolition of a side extension that currently provides a bedroom and bathroom to the ground floor flat, new windows, the replacement of a side dormer window with a larger item and the installation of a door to the ground floor front bay window.

Representations

The Department of Transport Highways Division and Douglas Corporation indicate no objection to this proposal. The Chief Fire Officer issues a note regarding smoke detection and the Water Authority issues a not regarding connection.

Assessment

The alterations outlined in this proposal are considered to be relatively modest and collectively represent a marked improvement over the current situation as the property is essentially being returned to its original state. The removal of the side extension especially is considered to increase the aesthetic appeal of the dwelling. The installation of a larger dormer to the side elevation is also considered to be acceptable. It is considered that the addition of a door into the front bay window is visually acceptable and will provide improved access to the garden given that rear access is limited.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this application be permitted.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded interested party status:

• The Department of Transport Highways Division
• Douglas Corporation

Accordingly the following parties are not granted Interested Party Status:

• The Chief Fire Officer
• The Isle of Man Water Authority

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 10.07.2007

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 permission relates to the plans and drawings 01A, 02, 03A, 04A, 05, 101A, 102A, 103B AND 104B submitted and date stamped 22.05.2007.

N 1. The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.

N 2. For a change in the water supply to premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the Isle of Man Water Authority Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karren), telephone 695957.

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 : 22.12.2017

Signed : Y. Hill M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control