21 January 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Carrera, Sir Georges Bridge, Abbeylands, Isle Of Man, IM4 5eh
The proposal involves remodelling a single-storey flat-roofed conservatory annex on the south-western elevation of an existing dwelling by removing the parapet, undertaking roof works to address water ponding and cracking, and cladding the structure in red cedar to better complement the rendered main house.
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The officer assessed whether the works would result in any adverse impact on the character or appearance of the area, which could conflict with Environment Policy 1 and Housing Policy 16.
Environment Policy 1
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping, without adversely affecting landscape or townscape character. The officer assessed the proposal would not harm character due to tree screening and use of natural red cedar cladding, which reduces impact compared to the existing parapet and flat roof.
General Policy 2
Sets general principles for development, including respecting site/surroundings, no adverse landscape impact, no harm to amenity or road safety, and due regard to energy reduction. The proposal was found to meet these as it introduces no new impacts, is screened, uses natural materials, and has no highway issues.
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 highway interest in the application
no objection (noted officer recommendation and did not comment further after deferral request)
Onchan District Commissioners requested deferral twice due to scheduling issues and were unable to provide comments; DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Key concern: Onchan District Commissioners unable to consider due to no board meetings
Onchan District Commissioners
The 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.'; The 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.
Onchan District Commissioners
The 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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18.12.2020
