28 April 1995 · Planning Committee
5, Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jq
The proposal was for a dwelling with integral garage on a sloping plot in Onchan that had prior approval in principle but a previous refusal for detailed permission. The design was amended to flow around the corner of the site, single storey at the upper level with more space at the rear, responding to earlier concerns…
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The officer recommended approval noting the site had prior approval in principle for a dwelling and a previous refusal for detailed permission, but this new application responded to the reasons for re…
Approved drawings
This approval relates only to drawings reference sheets 1, 2, 3 all Revision A, dated 5th September, 1995.
Residential use only
The building(s) must be used only as a private residence.
Time limit
If commenced, the development must be completed within 2 years of the date of this notice.
Roof materials
The roof must be finished in dark coloured roof tiles (dark brown, dark grey, black).
Underground services
All services including electricity and telephone where installed must be laid underground.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes (amended plans)
no objections to the amended plans subject to footpath construction prior to occupation and highway bond
NO OBJECTION subject to 1.8m width footpath along full site frontage
Onchan District Commissioners initially objected to the design but later approved amended plans; Department of Transport raised no objection subject to footpath conditions; neighbours C & S Lees persistently objected citing privacy, overdevelopment, and height issues.
Key concern: design below standard of adjoining properties and detrimental to amenities
Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION Subject to:- A footpath of 1.8m width to be constructed...
Conditions requested: A footpath of 1.8m width to be constructed by the applicants along the full length of the site frontage to Majestic Drive, at the applicants expense to the requirements and specifications of the Department of Transport Development Control Engineer
Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionThe Department have no objections to the amended plans subject to the following conditions.
Conditions requested: The Footpath to be fully constructed prior to occupation of the property.; Highway Bond to be implemented with the Department of Transport to cover work to the footpath to section 4 of the Highways Act.
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:- "The design of the proposed building... detrimental to the amenities of the area if built."
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentMy Commissioners' views in respect of this proposal are contained in their letter of 21st March 1995. If a review hearing is to be held my Commissioners would wish to be represented.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes.
