30 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
16, Birch Hill Grove, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4el
The proposal involves replacing the existing uPVC glazed roof on a conservatory at the rear of a two-storey dwelling with a modern tiled roof using Slate .900 Metrotile lightweight tiles to match the main house roof. The conservatory has floor-length windows and is sheltered by heavy tree planting from neighbours.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, fo…
General Policy 2
GP2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site and surroundings (siting, layout, scale, form, design), does not adversely affect townscape character or resident amenity, and reduces energy consumption. The officer tested the roof replacement for visual integration (matching tiles enhance appearance), amenity impacts (none due to rear siting and tree screening), and energy benefits (improved thermal efficiency). The site is in a Predominantly Residential zone per Onchan Local Plan 2000, supporting the change.
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 Interest in this application (01.05.2019)
recommend approval (1.05.19)
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval with no concerns raised. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.05.19
