30 October 2009 · Senior Planning Officer
3, Rosedene Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3hf
The proposal involved erecting a side extension to replace an existing garage and installing dormer windows on the rear elevation to create habitable rooms in the roof space of a two-storey detached dwelling in a residential cul-de-sac.
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The officer concluded the increase in building width from the side extension does not unduly harm the street scene, making public amenity impact acceptable.
Onchan Local Plan 2000 Policy O/RES/P/20
Requires at least three parking spaces per dwelling including garage; permission not generally forthcoming for extensions resulting in loss of parking behind building line. Officer noted policy does not rule out loss entirely, considered garage viability low and two remaining spaces meet Strategic Plan standard, limiting harm.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Extensions/alterations generally not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. Proposal assessed as appropriate, sitting comfortably on site without overdevelopment.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with Area Plan if respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not adversely affecting amenity/character/highway safety/parking. Officer and inspector found proposal complies, with presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas per para 8.12.1 if no adverse neighbour/area impact.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the location plan and drawing no.s AT1005.1 and AT1005.2 date stamped the 7th August 2009.
Do not oppose; has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications; 2 off street parking spaces still provided
No objection subject to no surface water discharge to foul systems and protection of public sewer
