24 October 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
33, Birch Hill Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4es
The proposal seeks retrospective permission for a flat-roofed single-storey extension attached to the existing garage of a 3-bedroom detached bungalow, creating a new dining room, utility, and shower room after demolishing an old sun room/greenhouse in 2015 (built in 2017).
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable under Spatial Policy 2, given the site's location within Onchan's settlement boundary zoned for residential use, with a presumption in f…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development in service centres like Onchan. The site is within the settlement boundary zoned 'predominantly residential', creating a general presumption in favour of extensions provided no adverse impacts on adjacent properties or surroundings.
Spatial Policy 5
Addresses design and visual impact. The extension's form, mass, and design were found suitable as additions to the existing property, with no material harm to streetscene character.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations including design (b,c) and neighbour amenity (g). The proposal complies as it matches the garage, enhances accommodation efficiently, and causes no harmful amenity impact due to modest scale and siting.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs to respect locality character and identity. The extension assimilates with the flat-roofed garage and dwelling vernacular, appearing non-incongruous despite flat roof scrutiny in Residential Design Guide.
Recommend approval (30.08.23)
No highways interest (11.08.23)
Highway Services HDC stated no highway interest in the application, while Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00863/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
