14 May 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
5, Royal Terrace, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ee
The proposal involves building a detached double garage measuring 5.95m x 6.1m externally, 2.85m high to the flat roof, sited 1.15m back from the rear lane behind a three-storey terraced house. The site is in a residential area with existing parking and similar garages along the lane.
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The officer considered the garage similar to other structures along the rear lane and noted it would only slightly alter existing car parking and access arrangements.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, or road safety; and provide adequate parking. The officer assessed the garage as compliant due to its similarity to existing lane structures, minimal change to parking/access, and lack of objections.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Extensions and alterations to residential property generally not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. The proposal was found appropriate given no 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.
Parking retention
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be available for the parking of private motor vehicles associated with 5, Royal Terrace. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose the application
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for a detached double garage at 5 Royal Terrace, Onchan.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
