16 July 2015 · Delegated - Michael Gallagher, Director of Planning and Building Control
2, Snaefell Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4nj
The proposal involves replacing the existing glazed roof of a conservatory on the rear elevation of a detached modern dormer bungalow with lightweight tiles to match the main dwelling's roof. This change is intended to make the structure more in keeping with the house's appearance.
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The officer considered the key issues to be impact on neighbouring amenities (overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact) and off-road parking provision. For the neighbour at No.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm amenity, character, road safety, or ecology; and meets other criteria like parking and services. The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding it modest, in keeping with the dwelling's character, with limited/no neighbour impact, rear location minimising visual harm, and no adverse amenity effects, thus compliant overall.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
This policy supports extensions and alterations to residential property if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. The officer implied compliance by noting the modest scale, matching materials, rear location, and acceptable neighbour 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.
recommended an approval (received on 01.07.2015)
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the application for planning purposes only.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
