Officer Planning Report Recommendations

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Officer's Report

The application is for the conversion of loft space into a bedroom and bathroom by the formation of two new rear flat roofed dormers, and velux roof lights on the front elevation of 1A Glen View Road, which is part of a pair of semi detached bungalows in a residential area.

All the properties along Glen View Road are at different ground levels with 1A Glen View Road being one of the highest in the road. To the rear of the site (1A) neighbouring properties have heavy vegetation (trees & bushes) in places. Some properties in the surrounding area have also benefited from similar dormers to this application.

The proposed rear dormers both have a width of 3.3 metres wide.

Onchan District Commissioners have recommended that the application be approved. The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Services recommend that a mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detector be installed. There are no objections.

I feel the dormers would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the street scene, as the dormers are on the rear elevation of the dwelling. However my initial concern was with the possible adverse impact from overlooking from the dormers, however due to the vegetation in the area and with the steep slope I believe these issues are answered. Therefore the application would seem appropriate in this location and my recommendation is for approval.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 31.08.2005

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 approval relates to the submitted documents, as shown in drawings 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 all received on 4th July 2005.

C 3. The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 57/01 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control).

Decision Made : Approval by delegation Date: 3/8/05 Signed: [Handwritten signature] M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control

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