3 November 2009 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment, following report by Inspector David Bushby
115, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ax
The proposal involved enclosing a small central section (approximately 7.4m x 2.5m) of the existing flat roof at second floor level in front of a bedroom/observatory with a balustrade to create a roof patio, primarily for safety and appearance reasons.
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The officer's report (by Anthony Holmes) identified that the proposed patio occupied the exact 'main flat roof section surrounding the observatory' restricted by Condition 3 in prior approvals 05/9231…
General Policy 2
Requires development not to adversely affect amenity of local residents (GP2(g)). Officer assessed the patio would cause unacceptable harm to privacy of 113 via overlooking, failing this test; Inspector agreed it seriously harmed living conditions despite small scale.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Permits extensions/alterations if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. Proposal deemed inappropriate due to adverse amenity impact on 113; prior conditions reinforced this restriction on roof use.
no objection, recommended approval, nothing further to add to initial support
