29 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
35, Howe Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ba
The proposal involves removing the existing square flat-roofed bay window on the west elevation of a single-storey detached dwelling and replacing it with a new flat-roofed extension measuring 1.7m projection, 5.1m long, 3.8m high to ridge (3.45m to eaves), finished in smooth sand cement render painted to match the dwe…
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The proposal aligns with General Policy 2, Environment Policy 42, Strategic Policy 3 (b), and the Residential Design Guide as it respects the site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, and design.…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity; incorporate topography and features. Officer assessed the extension's flat roof, render finish, and dimensions as relating well to the existing dwelling and street scene mix of flat-roofed features, with no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development in settlements must take account of local character and identity in buildings and landscape. The extension's design using matching render and grey membrane roof was found to reflect the locality's character.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Proposals must protect/enhance town/village character by having regard to local materials and character in design. Assessed as compliant due to use of materials matching the existing dwelling and prevailing street patterns.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highway Interest
recommended that the application be approved for planning purposes subject to a larger overhang on the flat roof
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application while Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval subject to a larger overhang on the flat roof.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00312/B
Onchan District Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes subject to the following condition:- "Subject to a larger overhang on the flat roof"
Conditions requested: Subject to a larger overhang on the flat roof
