14 June 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
25, Belgravia Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hn
The site is a detached dwelling in a residential area of Onchan with a granny flat extension to the rear. The proposal adds a UPVC double-glazed window to the southeast (side) elevation to light the study and converts the front-facing garage into living space by replacing the garage door with a matching window, extendi…
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The officer assessed compliance with General Policy 2(g) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, focusing on whether the proposal 'does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the chara…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity of residents or character of locality (part g), nor road safety/traffic (part i). Officer tested against side window overlooking (no issues due to screening/opposite-facing neighbour house) and garage loss (parking adequate per site visit/prior approval). Proposal passed as modest and non-harmful.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Generally supports extensions/alterations appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. Officer noted proposal minor compared to implemented prior extensions, with matching materials and no neighbour amenity harm.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of an additional window and the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation, as shown in drawing numbers 1 and 3, date stamped 14th April 2010.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications (after initial deferral resolved with photos showing parking)
Approve / recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
Highways Division initially deferred the application due to lack of demonstrated off-street parking but later issued no objection; Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Key concern: Plans provided do not demonstrate the two off street parking spaces with the conversion of the garage
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDefer; Plans provided do not demonstrate the two off street parking spaces with the conversion of the garage
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
