9 October 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
31, Wybourn Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4at
The proposal involves adding a flat roof side extension measuring 5m x 5m on the east elevation, no higher than the existing garage, and a flat roof dormer on the rear roofscape of a corner-plot detached dwelling. This will create a larger living room, extra bedroom, and bathroom.
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The officer considered visual impact and neighbour amenity under GP2(b), (c), and (g). The rear dormer is acceptable as flat roof dormers are commonplace in the streetscene, located on the rear so not…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and no adverse impact on adjacent properties or surroundings (b,c,g). Officer tested visual impact (dormer not dominating roofscape, extension matching flat roof character, screened by hedging) and amenities (20m separation prevents overlooking harm per RDG). Found compliant as proportionate and appropriate.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Onchan Local Plan policy states extensions and alterations will generally not be opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Officer assessed proposal against this, finding it fits the residential area.
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 objection
No Highways Interest
Onchan District Commissioners initially requested deferral but later recommended approval, while DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 28.08.2020
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification on the grounds that: 'To be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners on 21st September 2020.'
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
