8 May 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Chris Balmer
12, Church Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ed
The application seeks permission for a single-storey rear extension measuring approximately 2.6m deep by 4.1m wide with a lean-to pitched roof, comprising a rendered bathroom section matching the main house and a fully glazed conservatory section, located between the existing outrigger and the boundary with No. 10.
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The main issue was the impact on the host dwelling, but the single-storey extension between two existing extensions (including the approved extension at No.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect character of townscape (c); and not adversely affect amenity of residents or locality character (g). Officer assessed the rear extension's positioning between existing structures, screening, and matching form, concluding no conflict with these tests in the residential terrace.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
Presumes in favour of extensions in built-up residential areas not subject to heritage controls where no adverse impact on adjacent properties or surrounding area. Officer confirmed the proposal fits this as it is in a residential zone with no neighbour or area impacts due to its rear location and existing context.
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 highways implications
no objection
Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval for planning purposes only. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division indicated 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 17-3-17
