16 July 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
84, Summerhill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1nh
The proposal involves demolishing the current rear extension (5.4m x 4.4m) at Milestone, 84 Summerhill Road, and building a replacement single-storey extension measuring 6.2m deep by 7.8m wide, matching the house width, with a lean-to roof featuring Velux windows, painted rendered walls, 'Cambrian' slate roof, and bi-f…
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The officer assessed visual impact under GP2(b) & (c), concluding the rear extension is proportionate to the rear elevation, replaces existing built form in a rear streetscene already featuring extens…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect surrounding character (c), and not harm local residents' amenity (g). Officer tested rear extension's size, position, finishes against these, finding it complementary, subservient, and with no greater amenity impact than existing.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Onchan Local Plan policy states extensions/alterations to residential property generally not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Officer applied this directly, deeming proposal appropriate.
Residential Design Guide section 4.1
Addresses single-storey rear extensions, focusing on loss of light/overbearing impact, especially for semi-detached properties, with depth and boundary proximity as key factors. Officer confirmed depth not exceeding neighbour's and no overbearing/privacy issues.
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.
raised no objection
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the application for alterations and extension at 84 Summerhill Road, Onchan.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
