10 June 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1bf
The proposal involves replacing an existing small side extension (1.75m x 3.1m) with a larger one measuring 3.5m x 3.8m (7.88sqm bigger), featuring a pitched roof with roof lights and sliding sash windows with glazing bars to match the existing two-storey house.
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily against its potential visual impact on the character and appearance of The Old Vicarage, the street scene from Church Road, and the Onchan Conservation Area…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the extension's modest scale, matching design, and pitched roof as compliant with criteria b, c, g, finding no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The extension was found to enhance the area due to its subordinate design and matching features, protecting special qualities.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area's special character is a material consideration. Proposal's minimal visual impact from public views was deemed acceptable.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Extensions to residential property not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on neighbours. Extension met these tests despite increased size.
Policy O/CARB/P/1
No development permitted if detrimental to Conservation Area character. Proposal not detrimental due to matching style and minimal impact.
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
recommend Approval
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval, while DOI Highways Division states no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 24.04.2020; NHI
