Erection of two storey extension to side of, and conversion of garage to additional living accommodation

17, King Edward Close, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ag

Received5 Jun 2003

Validated5 Jun 2003

Committee31 Jul 2003

Decided13 Aug 2003

2 months

Received5 Jun 2003

Validated5 Jun 2003

Committee31 Jul 2003

Decided13 Aug 2003

2 months

Why was this refused?

loss of garage parking behind building line
contrary to Onchan Local Plan parking policy
resulting dwelling larger than neighbour
no justification for additional living space from garage
visual impact of widening front drive
parking provision inadequate

The proposal involved building a two-storey extension to the side of a semi-detached house and converting its integral garage into additional living space, with no replacement parking provided. This was considered at a site in a residential area of 11 dwellings.

Refusal Reasons

✗Whilst the Committee has no objection to the appearance or form of the extension per se, the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation would result in a loss of car parking space behind the building line contrary to the policies of the Onchan Local Plan. The proposed extension, together with the converted garage would be larger than its neighbour and as such the Planning Committee is not persuaded that the additional living accommodation produced from the conversion of the existing garage is warranted in this case.

Documents (2)

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Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations Also Location and Site Plans

5 Jun 031pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused13 August 2003

The Committee had no objection to the appearance or form of the extension per se but found the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation unacceptable as it would result in a loss of ca…

Policies Assessed (1)

O/RES/P/20

Onchan Local Plan 2000 Policy O/RES/P/20

The policy states that permission will not generally be forthcoming for extensions or conversions which result in the loss of parking space behind the building line. The proposal failed this test due to the garage conversion removing such parking with no adequate replacement provided. Onchan District Commissioners and the Planning Committee applied this strictly, rejecting the applicant's offer to widen the front drive as it would harm the front garden visually.

Public Comments (2)

SupportDepartment of Transport, Highways Division(statutory consultee)

no views on the application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts

ObjectionOnchan District Commissioners(parish)

Why was this refused?

loss of garage parking behind building line

contrary to Onchan Local Plan parking policy

resulting dwelling larger than neighbour

no justification for additional living space from garage

visual impact of widening front drive

parking provision inadequate

Refusal Reasons

✗Whilst the Committee has no objection to the appearance or form of the extension per se, the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation would result in a loss of car parking space behind the building line contrary to the policies of the Onchan Local Plan. The proposed extension, together with the converted garage would be larger than its neighbour and as such the Planning Committee is not persuaded that the additional living accommodation produced from the conversion of the existing garage is warranted in this case.

Policies Assessed (1)

O/RES/P/20

Onchan Local Plan 2000 Policy O/RES/P/20