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1.1 The site represents the curtilage of an approved plot within a developing estate to the south west of Castletown centre. The estate comprises 41 new dwellings and the conversion of barns to further dwelling units. Plot 25 is the subject of this application site which is one of the northern most dwelling on the site, on the north-eastern boundary of the site.
1.2 The last property approved on the plot is a two storey semi-detached house which faces towards the northwest and with a detached double garage to the rear garden of the site.
2.1 The site lies within an area designated on the Southern Area Plan as Residential with an area of Public Open Space and a site of archaeological interest in the north western corner.
3.1 Planning permission was granted for the development of the estate under PA 04/2083 and this scheme was amended under a number of planning applications.
4.1 Now proposed is the erection of an extension to dwelling to the rear elevation. The proposal would have a maximum width of 5.2 metres, a depth of 2.2 metres and a height of 3 metres. The proposal would be the continuation of the exiting rear outlet (rear porch) and designed to match.
5.3 The Planning Authority has received no privately written representations objecting to the proposal.
6.0 ASSESSMENT 6.1 The main issue to consider with the proposal is the potential impacts of the proposed dwelling upon the existing neighbouring properties. Issues such as overlooking resulting in a loss of privacy, overbearing impact upon outlook and/or loss of light are the main issues relating to residential amenities. 6.3 The property most likely to be affected would be the existing properties Nr24 Close Rushen which is located to the north of the proposed extension. Nr 24's gable end is approximately 1.8 metres from the side elevation of the proposed extension. The proposed extension would not project past the rear elevation of Nr 24. 6.4 Overall, given the distance and siting between the proposal and neighbouring properties, it is considered this increase in terms of massing of the extension, closer to the boundary with Nr 24 would not have a significant impacts upon the amenities (loss of light/overbearing) of these neighbouring properties. 6.5 In terms of design, size, proportion and massing the proposed extension would match similar types of developments throughout the new housing estate. 6.6 The proposed changes do not adversely affect the character or appearance of the property nor do they affect the impact of the dwelling within the street scene.
7.1 Overall, it is considered the proposal would comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan therefore it is recommended that the application be approved.
8.1 It is considered that the following meet the criteria of Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d) and should be afforded interested party status:
Castletown Commissioners 8.2 The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of 10.04.2013
Recommendation:
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
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 the erection of an extension to dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 940-01 and 940-02 all received on 25th February 2013.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 10/6/13
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