26 July 2016 · Delegated - Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
66, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3db
The site is a single-storey detached dwelling in a quiet residential area of Onchan, set back from the road on a modest plot surrounded by similar properties, with the rear backing onto farmland.
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The officer considered the fundamental issues of impact on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the surrounding area and street scene, and neighbours.
Policy O/RES/P/1
Policy states extensions and alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed where appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. The officer assessed the proposal's modest extensions and roof replacement as appropriate, improving the dwelling's appearance without adverse neighbour impact.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenity, or energy consumption. The officer found the proposal complies, noting no adverse impacts, improved uniformity, and better energy efficiency via new roof and glazing.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no highways interest
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval for planning purposes only. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 24-06-2016
