16 June 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Flat 1, 84, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ag
The proposal involved replacing existing dormers on the front and rear elevations of a property at 84 Bucks Road, Douglas, which is used as a dental surgery. The new dormers were designed to be modest in size, with pitched roofs on the front to match local character, and reduced scale on the rear.
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The officer considered the impact on Bucks Road streetscene, noting the proposed dormer windows are relatively modest and will not detract from the general character.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is relevant to the determination. The officer assessed the proposal against it in the context of visual impact on the streetscene and Conservation Area, finding the modest dormers acceptable without demonstrable harm.
Environment Policy 36
Environment Policy 36 applies, particularly regarding the rear dormer visible from Christian Road Conservation Area. The assessment confirmed no adverse effect on views out of the Conservation Area, with design changes ensuring compatibility.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of dormer windows as shown in drawing numbers 01, 02, and 03 date stamped 8th April 2009.
Materials matching existing
No facing and roofing materials shall be used other than materials similar to those used on the existing building.
no objection
Douglas Corporation (Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department) has no objection to application 09/00644/B among a list of multiple applications.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; 09/00644/B Installation of replacement dormers, 84 Bucks Road
