13 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
22, Banks Howe, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2et
The proposal involves replacing the existing concrete double roman tiled roof covering with Redland Stonewold tiles in Tudor Brown colour on a detached dwelling, and installing 13 solar PV panels on the front (west-facing) single-storey roof slope and 9 on the south-facing two-storey roof slope.
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The officer assessed the visual impact of the new roof covering (Redland Stonewold tiles in Tudor Brown) and solar PV panels on the west and south roof slopes, concluding they would not result in an u…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local residents' amenity, or locality character. Officer assessed the roof replacement and solar panels against sub-clauses (b), (g), finding no adverse visual or amenity impacts due to limited scope, no height change, and appropriate materials, preserving character.
Environment Policy 22
Relates to impacts of new development on residential amenity. Officer confirmed no adverse amenity effects on neighbouring dwellings from the roof changes and solar panels.
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impacts of alterations/improvements on existing neighbours. Officer found the proposals would not harm neighbours' amenities.
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
The Board recommends that planning approval be granted
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for installation of replacement roof covering.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
