Officer Planning Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

The Site

The application site represents the curtilage of 14 Crosby Terrace, Douglas. The dwelling is a mid-terrace townhouse located towards the north of the terrace which is served by a rear lane.

Planning Status

The application site is located within an area identified as being "Predominantly Residential" use by the Douglas Local Plan. The site is located within the Douglas (Ballaquayle Road) Conservation Area.

Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following policy is considered to be relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:

Environmental Policy 35 which states:

"Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."

Planning History

There are no previous planning applications considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application.

Representations

The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application. Douglas Corporation does not object to this application. We have received no privately written representations in relation to this planning application.

The Proposal

This application seeks approval for the re rendering of the rear elevation of the property.

Assessment

The proposal would represent an enhancement to the Conservation Area improving the visual appearance of the rear elevation of the property. It is recommended that this application be permitted.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the application be permitted.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:

The Department of Transport Highways Division Douglas Corporation

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 05.02.2008

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 permission relates to the re rendering of the rear elevation of the property as shown by the plans and information 2193/1 and Photograph submitted and date stamped 28th November 2007.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 15/7/08

Signed : _________________________ Mrs F Mullen Senior Planning Officer