Officer Planning Report

Application No.: 04/00186/B Applicant: Moyard Limited Proposal: Erection of a dwelling with garage Site Address: 24 Manor Park Onchan IM3 2EP ### Considerations Case Officer: Sarah Corlett Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: - Committee Decision ### Written Representations We have received no private representations for this application. ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: no adverse traffic impacts Consultee: Onchan Commissioners Notes: approved Consultee: IOM Water Authority Notes:** comments ### Policy

Officer's Report

The site lies towards the end of Manor Park - a linear development of substantial properties to the east of Harbour Road and Banks Howe. There are approximately six remaining plots including a very substantial one at the eastern end which was proposed for development but refused (PA 92/1591). Proposed here is the erection of a dwelling on the plot to the west. There are already two properties to the west of this which are two storey houses finished in the same brick and render detailing found elsewhere on this estate.

Proposed here is the erection of a dwelling whose access is beyond the turning head. The property is a two storey property with brick on the ground level and timber-decorated rendered walling above with a dark grey interlocking tiled roof. The appearance of the property is in keeping with the adjacent properties but the levels do appear to be too high as pointed out by Onchan Commissioners. I have requested from the applicant that he consider lowering the level.

The applicant has submitted a further plan - reference 111.9.13 which shows not a lowering of the level but an lowering of the ridge level by 0.2m. The floor level is the same as that on the plot to the west. Their argument is that the land is actually rising and to require the levels to be lower makes no sense simply because people now consider that the previously approved and constructed houses have been built at too high a level. I have some sympathy with this argument. The new properties will have a back drop of the golf course to most and are no higher than the existing housing alongside.

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Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 07.04.2004

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Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: Notes attached to refusals

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C 1.

The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

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C 2.

This approval relates to the erection of a dwelling as shown in drawings reference 111.9.13 received on 25th March, 2004, 111.9.10 and 111.9.12* both received on 2nd February, 2004

*except as modified by drawing reference 111.9.13.

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N 3.

For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact Isle of Man Water Authority Customer Services, telephone 695949.

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N 4.

For a change in the water supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the Isle of Man Water Authority Byelaws Inspector (Les Quayle), telephone 695957.

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Decision Made: ______________________

Committee Meeting Date: ______________________

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