8 May 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
24, Windermere Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2dt
The proposal involves demolishing the existing polycarbonate-roofed conservatory at the rear (northern elevation) of a two-storey detached dwelling and replacing it with a brick-built sun room measuring 4m by 4.5m, featuring bifold doors and a flat roof with a sky lantern.
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The officer assessed the impacts on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and visual amenity of the surrounding area as the fundamental issues.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping (b); does not adversely affect surrounding landscape/townscape character (c); and does not adversely affect local residents' amenity or locality character (g). The officer tested the sun room's wider scale against the dwelling's design and neighbour separation (1.6m), finding it compliant due to similar footprint and quality finishes. No tensions noted as it aligns with residential zoning.
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
no objection
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval, while 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
