27 February 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
5, Howe Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ap
The proposal involves hardening approximately 5.8m wide area on the northeast boundary of the front garden of a detached dwelling to create a second driveway access from Howe Road, alongside the existing access from Links View.
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The officer concluded the proposed driveway has no impact on parking provision or the character of the area, complying with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide (Jul…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (c), (g), (h) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer assessed the proposal against these provisions, finding compliance in terms of principle of development (increasing off-street parking), impact on character/street scene, and highway safety. No specific tension noted; the proposal met the policy tests for acceptability in a residential area.
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.
does not object to this application
no surface water should be discharged onto a public highway
DOI Highways Development Control opposes the principle of creating an additional vehicular access to a single dwelling, while Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval and DOI Highways Drainage raises drainage concerns requiring mitigation.
Key concern: creating more than one access to a single property contrary to Manual for Manx Roads guidance
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
ObjectionHighways Development Control oppose the proposal for the principle of creating an additional access to a single dwelling.; Recommendation: Oppose
Conditions requested: Provide evidence to satisfy considerations in Manual for Manx Roads Appendix B.4.2 for secondary access; Amend plans to show only one vehicular access point; if proposed access retained, maintain separate pedestrian access; Section 109(A) Highway Agreement post planning consent; attention to acceptability of ACO channel (cross-reference Highways Drainage)
Department of Infrastructure Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.
Conditions requested: ensure that no surface water from the property can flow onto the public highway or pavement
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
