11 November 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
52, Laurel Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3jg
The application seeks permission to raise the existing flat garage roof by 0.8m, add a roof lantern, and extend hard standing in the front garden for more parking spaces at a bungalow on a cul-de-sac in Onchan. The site is in a predominantly residential area with a pedestrian walkway to the side and rear.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) criteria including character and appearance (b,c), neighbouring amenity (g), and Transport Policy 7 (TP7) for parking.
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development in residential areas, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer found the 0.8m garage roof raise acceptable in form, mass and design, noticeable but not harmful to streetscene, with no amenity impacts, aligning with the presumption for extensions per para 8.12.1.
Transport Policy 7
TP7 requires parking standards; the extended hard standing provides two spaces as recommended. Highway Services confirmed no highway safety or parking issues, tipping the balance in favour.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Material consideration for residential extensions; the proposal's design was found compliant in conclusion.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire; raising existing roof creates no new issues.
Community Policy 11
Prevents criminal activity; proposal raises existing roof with no changes expected.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Water conservation; no increase in surface area, so run-off dealt with as existing.
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.
After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking. (20.10.21)
Approved for planning purposes only. (03.11.21)
Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency or parking. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; DNO on 20.10.21
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
