Officer Planning Report Recommendation
Application No.: 08/00018/B Applicant: Mr B A Wilson Proposal: Alterations and blocking up an existing window Site Address: Flat 2 12 Derby Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3ET ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Ian Brooks Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision Senior DC Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes : No objection Consultee : Chief Fire Officer Notes : Note received
Officer's Report
The proposed works are to the rear of the property and will not be visible from a public highway of Derby Road. The proposed works will have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Party Status
The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.
Whilst Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service represents a statutory authority, the points raised in correspondence relate to Building Control matters and not planning and as such should not be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 13.02.2008
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
- C: Conditions for approval
- N: Notes attached to conditions
- R: Reasons for refusal
- O: 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 alterations and the blocking up of an existing window as shown in drawing numbers 00018/1, 00018/2 and photographs date stamped 7th January 2008.
C 3.
The applicant is advised to consult the Fire Safety Department to ensure the property complies with the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer) Decision Made: Permitted Date: __________________________ Signed: __________________________
Mrs F Mullen Senior Planning Officer
