22 February 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
22, Windermere Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2dt
The proposal involves adding a single-storey extension with a shallow pitched roof to the north/north west elevation of the existing dwelling, plus installing a new window on the west/south west elevation to replace a lost rear window. Materials are to match the existing brick and concrete tiles.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which requires developments to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design and amenity, without adversely affecting …
General Policy 2
Requires proposals in accordance with land-use zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or resident amenities. Officer found extension respects character (rear, matching materials, not street-visible) and window conditioned against overlooking, complying with (b), (c) and (g).
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
The external facing and roofing materials to be used on the proposed extension, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, finish and colour. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in accordance with General Policy 2.
Window glazing height
The side window on the west/south west elevation, as shown on drawing No.1426.2, shall be installed so that lowest part of glazing will be no lower than 1.8m from the floor level of the room which it serves. Reason: To ensure that the installation of the window will not impact the neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking in accordance with General Policy 2.
no highways interest
recommend that the application be approved
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 22-12-17
