14 January 2008 · Planning Committee
5, Copse Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1nd
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey rear extension on a residential property in a predominantly residential area zoned under the Douglas Local Plan. The extension projects 6.45m to the rear, is 8.1m wide, with varying ridge heights of 7.25m on the southeast elevation and 5.3m on the northwest, using materials m…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 and paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, which presumes in favour of extensions in built areas where there is no adverse …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 supports development in built-up areas. The officer applied this alongside paragraph 8.12.1, which presumes in favour of extensions not adversely impacting adjacent properties or surroundings. The rear location, boundary separations (4.5m and 6m), minimal overshadowing due to levels, and obstructed overlooking tested compliance; no adverse impacts found.
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 a rear extension as shown in drawing numbers 07 0206 01, 07 0206 02 and 07 0206 03 date stamped 15th October 2007.
Materials approval
No facing and roofing materials shall be used other than materials similar to those used on the existing building.
Drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.
No objection
No objection in principle subject to surface water via private soak-away with percolation test and no discharge to foul drains
Recommends installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
Douglas Corporation, Douglas Drainage, Highways Division, and Fire & Rescue Service provided responses to application 07/01914/B, with Douglas Corporation and Highways Division not objecting, Drainage offering conditional no objection, and Fire recommending smoke detection.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; 07/01914/B Erection of an extension on rear elevation to provide additional living accommodation, 5 Copse Hill
Douglas Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionDouglas Corporation acting as The Agent for the Department of Transport, under the Sewerage Act 1999 has no objection in principle to the above application subject to the following.
Conditions requested: The specified method of surface water disposal is via private soak-away which must be in accordance with Part H of the Building Regulation.; A necessary percolation test must be undertaken and witnessed by Douglas Corporation to determine ground suitability. If ground conditions are not suitable then an alternative method of surface water disposal must be agreed with Douglas Corporation’s Drainage Department prior to construction.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; It is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No Comment07/01914/B | Erection of an extension on rear elevation to provide additional living accommodation, 5 Copse Hill | DOUGLAS | Pending
Isle Of Man Fire & Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B.
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B.
