13 October 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
46, Sea Cliff Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jd
The proposal involves alterations to the existing two-storey detached dwelling such as insulated white coloured render and light grey aluminium guttering, plus a two-storey extension at the rear creating a room above the previously approved cinema room with patio doors on both floors, and a detached garage.
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The principle of adding an additional storey to the dwelling was established as acceptable through three recent prior approvals (PA 14/00344/B on neighbour site, 13/91207/B split decision, and 12/0135…
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Requires extensions/alterations to be appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. Officer assessed the two-storey rear extension against this, finding it acceptable despite mass/height near boundary due to site visit findings on limited neighbour amenity harm and prior approvals.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings (siting/layout/scale/design), does not adversely affect amenity/character/road safety, etc. Proposal complies as zoned residential, respects character with minimal streetscene impact, provides acceptable amenities without highway concerns, supported by Strategic Plan para 8.12.1 presumption for extensions without adverse impacts.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Obscure glazing to balcony screen
The glass in the 1.8 metre screen at the south west elevation of the top floor balcony shall be obscure glazed and retained as such, as indicated on the approved drawings. The level of obscuration must at all times be no less than Level 5 as detailed in the Pilkington textured glass range or equivalent. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy.
no objection
do not oppose
