05/00216/BRefused

7 April 2005 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (confirmed Planning Committee refusal on appeal)

Enlargement of existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation

Kalaw, 41, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ef

Received8 Feb 2005

Validated11 Feb 2005

Committee12 May 2005

Decided7 Apr 2005

58 days

Received8 Feb 2005

Validated11 Feb 2005

Committee12 May 2005

Decided7 Apr 2005

58 days

Why was this refused?

design out of character with streetscene
overdevelopment and increased scale/massing
overlooking from flat roofs and tower
harm to neighbour amenity and privacy
inaccurate description as extension vs redevelopment

The application sought full planning approval for what was described as an enlargement of the existing part-dormer bungalow, part flat-roofed two-storey dwelling, but plans showed all new walling indicative of a complete redevelopment into a modern design with significant flat roof areas accessible as balconies, a towe…

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposal represents the creation of a new dwelling which is both taller and larger than the existing. The additional height, together with the significant change in the style of the dwelling results in a building which would be out of keeping with the existing buildings in the streetscene and as such would be harmful to the appearance of the area.
✗Notwithstanding the above, the inclusion of significant areas of flat roof, all accessible by foot from the main house would lead to actual and perceived overlooking of those properties closest to the site - properties effectively brought closer to the potential viewers due to the increased size in the dwelling.

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Location Plan

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused7 April 2005

The Planning Officer assessed the proposal as a complete redevelopment despite being described as an extension, noting its 'unashamedly modern' design was 'quite out of keeping with its neighbours' du…

Public Comments (6)

ObjectionOnchan District Commissioners(parish)

ObjectionA J & S J Edwards, 39 Groudle Road(neighbour)

ObjectionM Walshe, 28 Fairway Close(neighbour)

ObjectionAlan Young, 27 Fairway Close(neighbour)

ObjectionB Pearson, 30 Fairway Close(neighbour)

ObjectionG D M Williams, 48 Groudle Road(neighbour)

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People

Sarah Corlett

Case Officer

M P Associates Ltd

Applicant

Key Information

Reference: 05/00216/B
Decision: Refused
Date: 7 April 2005
Parish: Onchan
Year: 2005
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Residential / Extension
Scale: moderate

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: extension
Context: suburban

Sale History

£875,000

Jul 2023

Property Planning History (8)

12/01486/BApproved2012

Erection of two detached dwellings with associated driveways and parking

12/00531/BWithdrawn2012

Erection of two dwellings with associated parking

AP11/0069Refused2011

Appeal against approval for the erection of two dwellings with associated parking

11/00292/BApproved2011

Erection of two dwellings with associated parking

AP06/0133Approved2006

Appeal against the approval for Approval in principle to demolish existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings

06/00082/BApproved2006

Alterations, erection of a two storey extension to provide kitchen, utility and double garage with three bedrooms and bathroom above and replace existing roof with a mansard roof (Re-submission of 05/00216)

05/00216/BRefused2005Viewing

Enlargement of existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation

87/01022/BApproved1987

Construction of conservatory, 41 Groudle Road, Onchan

Why was this refused?

design out of character with streetscene

overdevelopment and increased scale/massing

overlooking from flat roofs and tower

harm to neighbour amenity and privacy

inaccurate description as extension vs redevelopment

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposal represents the creation of a new dwelling which is both taller and larger than the existing. The additional height, together with the significant change in the style of the dwelling results in a building which would be out of keeping with the existing buildings in the streetscene and as such would be harmful to the appearance of the area.
✗Notwithstanding the above, the inclusion of significant areas of flat roof, all accessible by foot from the main house would lead to actual and perceived overlooking of those properties closest to the site - properties effectively brought closer to the potential viewers due to the increased size in the dwelling.