16 November 2009 · Planning Committee
Settlers Hollow, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jp
The proposal involved demolishing the existing split-level dwelling (283.5 sq.m floor area) and replacing it with a larger modern innovative design (546.5 sq.m, 93% increase) on the same footprint in Groudle Glen, Onchan, a sensitive rural wooded area.
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The principle of replacement was accepted as the site contains an existing inhabited dwelling, complying with Housing Policy 4 and 12 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, supported by prior approva…
Policy O/RES/P/22 (Onchan Local Plan)
Restricts new dwellings outside residential areas, especially rural countryside of high landscape value. Officer noted site is existing residential curtilage in designated countryside/ecological area but principle acceptable due to existing dwelling and prior approval in principle.
Policy O/NC/P/2
Presumption against development adversely impacting ecological interest areas. Site within broader ecological designation but as existing residential curtilage, impact not significantly changed from existing situation.
General Policy 3
Development not permitted outside zoned areas except for replacement of existing rural dwellings (Housing Policies 12-14). Principle accepted as exception for replacement.
Housing Policy 4
New housing in countryside only exceptionally including replacement dwellings (Policies 12-14). Existing inhabited dwelling justified principle.
Housing Policy 12
Replacement permitted unless abandoned or of historic interest capable of renovation. Existing dwelling in current habitation, not abandoned.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement not substantially different in siting/size (max 50% increase, on footprint); exceptions for environmental improvement, innovative high-quality design without adverse visual impact, or replacing poor form with better character/less impact. Siting complied (same footprint); size exceeded 50% but allowed as innovative modern design of high quality replacing poor-form existing, with no adverse visual impact due to tree screening; included some vernacular features like Manx stone.
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 drawing no.s P01 rev. B, P02, P03, P04 and P05 date stamped the 17th September 2009.
Roofing material details
Prior to the commencement of development details of the type and colour of the roofing material must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
recommend that the application be approved for planning purposes only
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
