5 February 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Elm Tree House, Main Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ah
Onchan District Commissioners applied to amend a 2021 approval (PA 21/00134/B) for window/door replacements, cladding, and rendering at Elm Tree House, a commercial building on Main Road, Onchan.
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The officer evaluated the minor change application against the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, Articles 21-24, finding multiple failures.
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Article 21(2)(b)
Requires the application to specify why the minor changes are of a minor nature. The officer noted 'Fail - Reason it is to be considered minor isn't actually specified. The works that are proposed are, but not the reasons why this would have been of a minor nature.'
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Article 21(2)(c)(v)
Requires no alteration to imposed conditions. Failed because 'The changes proposed would be contrary to condition 2 of PA 21/00134/B which requires samples of the timber cladding... prior to the commencement.'
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Article 23(1)(b)
The minor change must not significantly change the nature of the development. Failed as 'The change from the original facing brick to the white full render finish would need a full new assessment. The eaves level is also proposed to be raised, exposing a larger section on the windows.' Original approval emphasized cladding sympathy to street scene.
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Article 23(1)(e)
The minor change must not be more than minor or warrant a new application. Officer concluded 'This amendment would not be considered a minor change.' due to overall impacts.
