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
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.
