2 March 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
9, The Castleward Green, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ps
The proposal involves adding a two-storey side extension (4.4m projection, 6.1m length) for a sun lounge and bedroom, a larger two-storey rear gable extension (5m projection, 11.5m width) for kitchen-dining and bedrooms with en-suites, and widening the driveway by 2.5m at this large detached house on a spacious plot in…
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The officer noted the extensions are large, almost doubling the floor area, but acceptable due to the existing dwelling's size and ample land available without adversely affecting neighbours.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings DM-001 and DM-002 all received on 12th December 2005.
Driveway gradient
The gradient of any vehicle access drive shall not exceed 1 in 10.
Public sewer protection
Prior to the commencement of the proposed development there must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority a scheme for the protection and inspection of the public sewer which crosses the site; the works must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.
No adverse traffic impacts subject to condition on driveway gradient
DOT Highways has no objection subject to a condition on driveway gradient and a note on footway crossing; Douglas Corporation requests deferral due to development over public sewer; Fire Service recommends consultation on unsafe means of escape from sun lounge.
Key concern: development situated over an existing public sewer
DOT Highways
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts subject to the imposition of the following condition(s):; In the interests of road safety.; The vehicle footway crossing shall be constructed in compliance with Manx Roads 2.
Conditions requested: The gradient of any vehicle access drive shall not exceed 1 in 10.
Douglas Corporation
No Commentrequests a deferral on the above application.; The proposed development will be situated over an existing public sewer.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentRecommend the Applicant to Consult with the Fire Safety department in order to discuss the means of escape from the sun lounge being inherently unsafe.
