Rear extension to property

General Policy 2

Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local residents' amenity. Officer found extension respects modern bungalow, subordinate scale with matching roof pitch/materials, no street scene harm due to screening and lower ridge, no amenity loss from 8m/3m separations, frosted glazing, and topography.

Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)

Extensions/alterations to residential property not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Proposal assessed compliant as design/scale appropriate for site in Predominantly Residential area, no adverse neighbour impacts.

Section 4.4 Extension to Side Elevation (RDG 2019)

Requires side extensions to respect proportion/design/form of dwelling, appear subordinate, use pitched roof matching pitch/shape (ridge lower), proportionate height/width, avoid terracing via setbacks/gaps. Extension 3.4m wide (significantly less than main), matching pitched roof lower ridge, 3m to side neighbour avoids terracing, frosted windows, no projection beyond garage line.

Residential Design Guide 2019 Section 5.1: Chimney Stacks and Flues

Chimneystacks contribute to character; avoid loss if positive contribution, especially traditional/period properties. Removal acceptable as chimney not vital to modern property's character, minimal street scene impact, fits modern properties without chimneys nearby.