3 July 2025 · Principal Planner (Chris Balmer); confirmed by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
38, Whitebridge Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hr
The proposal involves replacing the existing garage door on the front elevation of a detached house at Mayfield, 38 Whitebridge Road, Onchan, with a white uPVC window matching the house's dashed render finish.
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The officer assessed that the replacement of the garage door with a matching white uPVC window would have no detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, as Whitebridge Road feature…
Spatial Policy 5
Concerns protection of the environment. Applied alongside SP3(b) to confirm no harm to townscape character from the minor external change.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design (b); not adversely affecting townscape character (c); not harming resident amenity or locality character (g); and providing adequate parking/access (h). The proposal met all criteria: matching design respects area, no overlooking, and driveway parking suffices.
Transport Policy 7
Requires new development to meet parking standards. Driveway accommodates two off-road spaces without garage, per Appendix 7 standards.
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.
Materials approval
The new window and all other external facing materials to be used on the development hereby approved shall match those of the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
