12 March 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
11, Hillary Close, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4bf
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single-storey integral garage on the western gable of a 1970s/80s two-storey semi-detached house and replacing it with a two-storey extension measuring 4.1m wide, 8.4m deep, and up to 7.6m ridge height, flush with the front elevation, including bi-folding doors to a new de…
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 36 of the Strategic Plan 2016 and Residential Design Guidance 2021, having no significant adverse impact on pub…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenities, road safety. Officer assessed extension as in keeping with street scene and property due to end-of-row position, narrower width, cladding; no significant amenity or highway impacts, meeting criteria (b), (c), (g), (h), (i).
Environment Policy 36
Referenced in conclusion alongside GP2 and Residential Design Guidance; officer determined overall compliance with no significant adverse amenity impacts, though specific requirements not detailed in assessment.
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
Onchan District Commissioners recommend refusal of the application due to the proposed extension ridge line being higher than the original dwelling.
Key concern: proposed extension ridge line should be lower than the original dwelling
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be REFUSED for the following reason: - That the proposed extension ridge line should be lower than the original dwelling.
