21 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
9, Seaview Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ah
The proposal involves demolishing a single-storey lean-to conservatory and full-width flat roof extension at the rear of a two-storey semi-detached house, replacing them with patio doors from the ground floor and a new patio terrace area while retaining existing floor levels.
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The officer assessed the proposal against visual impact and neighbouring amenities under General Policy 2 (GP2). For visual impact, the rear elevation works are minor, not visible from the public high…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design (b), does not harm townscape character (c), and does not adversely affect resident amenity or locality character (g). The officer tested rear alterations for visual impact (not publicly visible, proportionate) and neighbour amenity (minor scale, retained privacy wall), finding full compliance with no adverse effects.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
From Onchan Local Plan 2000 written statement: extensions/alterations to residential property not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. The minor rear works were deemed appropriate with no neighbour harm.
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 recommend approval, and DOI Highways Division has 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
