30 March 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
25, Thirlmere Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2dr
The application proposed a modest front porch extension to a two-storey detached dwelling, measuring 1.7m projection, 2.6m width, and 3.8m maximum height, using materials like rendered blockwork painted to match the existing house and concrete interlocking roof tiles.
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The officer considered the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 as it is within residential zoning, respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, sca…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect character, amenities, road safety, etc. Officer assessed the porch complies fully as modest scale, in keeping with property and street scene (similar porch nearby), no amenity impact. No tensions noted.
Extensions and alterations to existing residential properties
Generally supports extensions not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Porch assessed as 'modest extension...in keeping with the existing property' with no adverse neighbour impact, thus compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the erection of a front porch as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings DRG 01, DRG 02, DRG 03, DRG 04, DRG 05 and DRG 06 all received on 11th February 2009.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
No Objection subject to [surface water drainage conditions]
Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions preventing surface water discharge to foul sewers, while Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No Objection**No Objection** subject to the following conditions:-; The application states that the surface water from the proposed development is to be discharged to the "existing drainage".
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; If this 'existing drainage' discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
