10 May 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
3, Grafton Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hd
The application sought permission for a single-storey extension to the rear of 3 Grafton Street, a three-storey mid-terrace house in a predominantly residential area of Douglas. The extension, measuring approximately 5.2m x 4.3m, would provide a kitchen and utility room and feature a flat roof to limit height.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which requires developments to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect the c…
General Policy 2
Requires developments to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design; not adversely affect townscape character; and not harm resident amenity. Officer found the rear single-storey flat-roof extension compliant due to modest scale, rear position, and height restriction minimising impacts.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Presumes in favour of extensions in built-up areas (outside conservation/registered buildings) if no adverse impact on adjacent property or surroundings. Officer judged no harmful impact on amenities or character, aligning with the presumption.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of an extension to the rear of dwelling shown in P10 150 01 P1, P10 150 02 P1 and P10 150 03 P1 received 4th March 2010.
Supports the proposal on the grounds that any damage to their property during construction, including to outbuildings and any resulting damp, shall be made good by the builders/owners of 3 Grafton Street.
no objection
Douglas Corporation and Douglas Drainage have no objection to the rear extension at 3 Grafton Street, with Drainage requiring separation of surface and foul water drainage combining at the curtilage boundary. A neighbour supports the proposal conditional on the applicant repairing any damage to their property.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:- 2 Systems combine at curtilage boundary; In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Conditions requested: The surface and foul water drainage from the new extension must be separated and combine at the curtilage boundary at the rear of the property. Exact details of the drainage layout must be provided to the Borough of Douglas Drainage Department for approval, prior to any work commencing on site.; Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation [to prevent discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses].
