Officer Planning Report
Application No.: 08/00877/B Applicant: Mr M Newell Proposal: Alterations and creation of dormer window Site Address: Linden Gardens Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 6AB ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Richard Wilshaw Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision Senior DC Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Estates And Housing Directorate Notes: Registered an interest Consultee : Highways Division Notes: The development must provide off street parking facilities in accordance with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes :
Officer's Report
The Site
The application site represents the curtilage of 21 Linden Gardens, Douglas. The property is a twostorey end of terrace dwelling which faces West onto Linden Gardens off Linden Grove.
Planning Status
The site is located within an area identified as being Predominantly Residential Use by the Douglas Local Plan 1998. The site is not located within a Conservation Area.
Planning History
There have been no previous planning applications considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application.
The Proposal
The application seeks approval for a loft conversion with a dormer window to the rear elevation with PVC windows.
Representations
Douglas Corporation have indicated no objection to this planning application. The Department of Transport Highways Division have issued a note regarding parking spaces. The Department of Local Government \& the Environment Estates and Housing Directorate have registered an interest in the application.
We have received no privately written representations in relation to this planning application.
Assessment
The proposed dormer window to the rear elevation would not result in any additional overlooking to the adjacent properties and would not look out of keeping with the existing property. It is concluded that the proposal is acceptable as it would not have an adverse impact upon the existing dwelling, the neighbouring properties or the surrounding area in general. The materials and finishes used are judged to be in-keeping with the existing dwelling.
The notes suggested by The Department of Local Government \& the Environment Estates and Housing Directorate are not material planning considerations and for that reason are not attached to the report, as part of the recommendation.
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: Douglas Corporation The Department of Transport Highways Division Accordingly the following are not afforded party status: The Department of Local Government \& the Environment Estates and Housing Directorate
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 17.07.2008
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> 0 : 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 creation of a dormer window as shown in the information and drawings P08 06901 P1, P08 06902 P1, P08 06903 P1 and P08 06904 P1 submitted and date stamped 29 April 2008.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 22.17.08
Signed : ______________________________ Mrs F Mullen Senior Planning Officer
