1 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
19, Fairfield Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4bg
The application seeks permission to block up the garage door on a semi-detached house with an integrated garage and replace it with a casement window, fixed panel window, entrance door, and matching blockwork. The site is in a predominantly residential area near Fairfield Avenue.
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The officer assessed the proposal against its principle, impact on building design, character and streetscene, highway safety, and parking.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (h) from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer assessed the proposal's compliance in relation to design, character, highway safety, and parking, finding it acceptable with no adverse impacts.
Residential Design Guidance 5 (Architectural Details)
Chapter 5 of the Residential Design Guide (July 2021) on architectural details is relevant. The new windows and door match existing ones, ensuring no negative impact on the design of the house.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highway interest in this application
Highway Services has no interest in the application, while Onchan District Commissioners recommend refusal due to lack of information on proposed garage use.
Key concern: lack of information regarding proposed use of the garage
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01474/B
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners continue to recommend that the application be REFUSED on the following grounds: 'Due to the lack of information contained within the application regarding proposed use of the garage.'
