Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site represents the domestic curtilage of an existing dwelling situated on the western side of Lhag Beg, a cul de sac on the southern side of Bay View Road. The existing property is a detached modern modest bungalow with a frontage in line with the properties to the south which are of the same type.

Planning Status

The site lies within an area designated on the Port Erin Local Plan as Predominantly Residential.

Planning History

Planning permission was sought for a single storey kitchen extension under PA 05/0146.

The Proposal

Proposed are two rear extensions to provide a larger bedroom and a living room. The living room extension is the same as that approved in 05/0146. The smaller extension comes out 1200mm from the rear wall of the property.

Representations

Application No.:	07/02042/B
Applicant:	Mr & Mrs A Broadhurst
Proposal:	Alterations and erection of a bedroom extension to rear elevation
Site Address:	4 Lhag Beg Port Erin Isle Of Man IM9 6LZ

Case Officer:	Miss S E Corlett
Photo Taken:
Site Visit:
Expected Decision Level:	Delegation

Consulttee:	Highways Division
Notes:	Do not oppose

Port Erin Commissioners and Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division indicate that they have no objection to the application.

The Fire Prevention Officer requests the installation of smoke detection which is dealt with as part of the Building Regulations and as such is not a planning matter. The Fire Prevention Officer should not be afforded party status in this instance.

Assessment

The very modest extension proposed here has no adverse impact on either the appearance of the property or the amenities of those living around the site.

Party Status

The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.

The points raised by the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are the responsibility of the Building Regulations and as such this party should not be afforded party status in this instance.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 21.12.2007

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 permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings 1335-01 and -02 both received on 31st October, 2007. C 3. The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects. N 1. The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.

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: 24/12/07

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