23 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
60, Wybourn Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4at
The proposal involves adding a large rear flat roof dormer to the existing dwelling, measuring 7.39m wide and 2.6m tall under a mono-pitch tiled roof matching the main house, and a flat roof extension to the rear of the garage projecting 5.7m back, 7.1m wide, with bi-folding doors and a lantern rooflight.
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The officer assessed visual and amenity impacts of the rear dormer and extension against General Policy 2 (b, c, g) and Residential Design Guide 2021 (sections 4.6, 4.10, 7.5).
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect character/appearance (b), provide good amenity (c), and safeguard residential amenity (g). Officer tested rear dormer and extension for scale, massing, overbearing impact, and overlooking against RDG sections 4.6 (rear extensions), 4.10 (dormers), and 7.5 (privacy); amendments addressed prior refusal issues, achieving subordinate appearance.
Housing Policy 15
Presumption in favour of residential development in designated areas if compliant with general standards. Site in Predominantly Residential area per East Area Plan; proposal accepted as no adverse neighbour/area impacts.
Environment Policy 1
General environmental protection standards. Contributed to overall conclusion of accordance, though specific tests focused on visual/amenity via GP2.
Environment Policy 2
Environmental quality standards. Contributed to overall conclusion of accordance, though specific tests focused on visual/amenity via GP2.
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 highways interest (23/4/2023)
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 23/00440/B as part of a batch consultation response covering multiple applications.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00440/B
