18 January 2016 · Planning Committee
4, Sandringham Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hh
The proposal at 4 Sandringham Drive, a 1930s-style two-storey semi-detached house in a residential area of Onchan, involves a single-storey side and rear L-shaped extension wrapping around the dwelling to create a garage, extended kitchen, and extended dining room.
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The officer considered the proposal's compliance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, focusing on visual impact, neighbour amenity, and parking.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in scale/form/design, avoids harm to amenities/road safety/character, and provides adequate parking/access. The officer tested the extension's modest scale, screened visibility, minimal neighbour impact due to level differences, and sufficient parking against criteria (b),(c),(g),(h),(i), finding full compliance. No tensions noted as all tests passed.
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
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval with no conditions. DOI Highways do not oppose but note the garage does not meet minimum width standards and suggest widening the front lawn for two usable off-road parking spaces.
Key concern: The internal measurements of the proposed garage do not meet the minimum standard of 3 metres in width
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 9.12.15; The internal measurements of the proposed garage do not meet the minimum standard of 3 metres in width.; Highways feel that the garage would not be used for the garaging of a car and as such would suggest that the front lawn is made wider to allow for two useable off road parking spaces.
Conditions requested: The front lawn is made wider to allow for two useable off road parking spaces
