21 July 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Fern Glen, 70, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ez
The proposal is for a detached double garage measuring 5.2m wide, 5.7m deep, and 3.67m ridge height, with hipped roof, rendered walls, Manx stone plinth to the front, and new Laurel hedging to the north.
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The principle of a garage on the site was established by prior Approval in Principle (PA 21/00226/A), so the key consideration was visual impact from Groudle Road and distant views from roads like Bib…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zones to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, landscaping; not adversely affect landscape character, amenities, highways, or habitats; incorporate topography/landscape features like sod banks/hedges. Officer tested visual impact, finding garage's modest scale, hipped roof, materials, and landscaping (new Laurel hedge, retained roadside hedgerow) ensure it is not prominent, complying with (b), (c), (f), (g), (h). No tensions noted as principle established by AIP.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of 19.05.2025. 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.
Landscaping scheme
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping (Laurel minimum 1.5m high when planted) must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the garage, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, bush or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
Hedgerow retention
The existing roadside hedgerow (southern boundary) is required to be retained. Any trees, bush or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
recommended approval
Both Onchan District Commissioners and DOI Highways Division responded with no objections to the reserved matters application for a detached garage.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.
