14 March 2016 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
8, Birch Hill Grove, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ej
The application sought permission to replace the glazed roof of an existing conservatory with lightweight roof tiles at a modern single-storey bungalow in a residential area of Onchan. The main planning issues considered were the impact on neighbouring amenities, such as overlooking, loss of light, or overbearing effec…
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The principal issues were the potential impact on neighbouring amenities (overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact) and visual impacts on the street scene.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect neighbouring amenity or street character; and meets other criteria like highway safety. The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding no significant amenity impacts on neighbours, modest scale in keeping with the dwelling's character, and limited visibility from the highway, making it more harmonious than the existing glazed roof. The development complied overall.
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
do not oppose
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for replacing a conservatory roof with lightweight roof tiles.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
