22 May 2013 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (decision notice signed by M Kallyher, Director of Planning and Building Control)
21, Sunnybank Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3bp
The proposal involved a two-storey extension at the south-east end of a large detached bungalow, positioned at right angles to form a T-shape, with dormer windows on the south-east elevation and a roof extending 1.3m above the existing ridgeline.
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The officer considered the proposal a very inappropriate design because its roof extends above the ridgeline of the existing bungalow by approximately 1.3 metres, has substantial mass, and is position…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of surrounding townscape or locality. Officer assessed the extension's height (1.3m above ridgeline), massing, T-shape orientation, dormers, and fenestration as failing these tests, making it over-dominant and jarring. Onchan Local Plan 2000 recognises residential zoning, but GP2 design criteria not met.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no further comments on this application after establishing pipeline is private drain
Highways Division and Water & Sewerage Authority have no objections to the application, while Onchan District Commissioners recommend refusal due to impacts on site surroundings and streetscape character.
Key concern: contrary to General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and adversely affects streetscape character
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority
No Commentthe pipeline that runs down the side of the property where the proposed extension is to be built is not a public sewer as previously thought but a private drain therefore the Authority has no further comments on this application
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners recommend that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons: 'The proposed extension is contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan in that it does not respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, scale, form and design of the buildings and spaces around it. It also adversely affects the character of the surrounding streetscape.'
The original application 13/00438/B for erection of a two storey extension to the dwelling at 21 Sunnybank Avenue, Onchan was refused by the Department of Infrastructure on 22nd May 2013. Mr Ernie Donne lodged an appeal requesting written representations procedure. The Planning Authority was requested to submit its case and agreed to written representations. Prior to any substantive appeal proceedings or decision, the appellant withdrew the appeal on 9th July 2013. Consequently, the Planning Authority's refusal decision stands.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that appellants can withdraw at any early stage without prejudice, preserving options such as pursuing alternative designs or extending prior consents. Future applicants should note the 21-day appeal window and consider written representations for efficiency, but be prepared to submit cases promptly.
