29 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
34, King Edward Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ab
The application sought permission to remove part of an existing grass bank at the rear (east elevation) of a single-storey bungalow to form a new 4.3m wide driveway narrowing to 3.5m with 7.3m depth, providing direct access onto Harbour Road.
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The officer assessed visual amenities as acceptable, noting that while removal of the grass bank is unfortunate, driveways are a common feature on Harbour Road and the change would not harm the street…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it meets criteria including no unacceptable effect on road safety (criterion i). The officer found the proposal compliant with visual amenity aspects (b, c, f, g) but failed criterion (i) due to inadequate visibility splays on a busy road, despite amendments. No tension noted on other criteria like second access principle.
No objection but applicant must demonstrate compliance with drainage requirements to avoid runoff onto highway
No objection subject to Highway Services recommendations
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of planning application 25/90295/B subject to compliance with Highways recommendations.
Onchan District Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionOnchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application is APPROVED for planning purposes subject to the following condition: Subject to compliance with Highways recommendations
Conditions requested: Subject to compliance with Highways recommendations
