18 January 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
46, Banks Howe, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2er
The proposal at 46 Banks Howe, a detached bungalow at the end of a cul-de-sac in Onchan, involves constructing a raised terrace (approx. 8m long x 2.5m projection) parallel to the rear elevation, accessed from an existing conservatory, with patio doors replacing an existing window.
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The officer assessed visual impact under GP2(b) and (c), noting the works are solely to the rear elevation with no public views from the highway, the terrace projects no further than the existing cons…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm resident amenity/locality character (g). Officer tested rear terrace against these: not publicly visible, proportionate scale matching conservatory projection, no increased overlooking due to 23m distance, screening, and levels; found compliant.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Onchan Local Plan policy states extensions/alterations to residential property generally not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Assessed as satisfied given minor rear works with no neighbour harm.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division stated no highways interest. Onchan District Commissioners twice requested deferral as they could not consider the application due to lack of board meetings.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.12.2020
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification on the grounds that: 'To be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners on 11th January 2021.'
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners wish to inform you that at the present time there are no board meetings being held therefore they are unable to consider the above planning application.
