28 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
30, The Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hr
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey rear extension replacing an existing conservatory, with a pitched roof over the two-storey part and flat roof over the single-storey element, featuring large glazing, overhanging roof, smooth painted render, cedar cladding, and roof tiles matching the main house.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable within the residential zoning of Onchan, with a presumption in favour of extensions not harming adjacent properties or the area.
Spatial Policy 5
Focuses on visual design of developments. Officer found proposal compliant as design, scale, form, and finishes appropriate for site and locality, integrating contemporary elements without undue prominence.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Relevant to land-use zoning in residential area. Site within Onchan settlement boundary zoned predominantly residential, supporting principle of extensions.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and safeguard resident amenity (g). Assessed as compliant due to in-keeping scale/footprint, no overdevelopment, materials adding interest, and no amenity harm.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires design to take account of local materials, character, and identity. Proposal's contrasting materials (render, cedar) acceptable outside Conservation Area, improving rear appearance and previously approved.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (2 spaces per unit, one in curtilage). No changes to access/parking; Highways confirmed no impact.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Assessed for drainage, fire access; no issues as runoff uses existing system, no access impediments.
Community Policy 7
Fire safety; clear separation from neighbours prevents fire spread.
Community Policy 10
Personal safety/security; no new confined spaces for antisocial behaviour.
Community Policy 11
Water usage; no material increase expected.
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.
Obscure glazing
Prior to the occupation of the development, the first-floor window serving an ensuite in the north-eastern flank elevation of the development hereby approved shall be fitted with obscure glazing. The window shall be retained as such thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities of the adjacent property.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
recommended that the planning application be approved for planning purposes only
Highway Services HDC found no significant negative impact on the highway network and does not oppose the application. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval for planning purposes.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
