18 May 2007 · Secretary, Planning Committee
46, Ballachurry Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4bb
The proposal sought to change the use of an approved but unbuilt granny flat and garage (from PA 05/92290/B) to an independent dwelling at 46 Ballachurry Avenue, Onchan. The planning officer deemed the application invalid because the structures did not exist, preventing assessment of a change of use.
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The application was considered invalid by the planning officer because the granny flat and garage approved under PA 05/92290/B had not been constructed, meaning no existing use could be changed.
Expressed interest and requested condition for applicant to contact Authority for water supply connection or amendment under Water Supply Byelaws. Noted change in supply to premises.
Recommended installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to standards.
IoM Water Authority requests standard water connection condition; Onchan District Commissioners object due to conflict with prior approval conditions; Fire Safety Officer recommends smoke detection installation; Highways response lacks specific content.
Key concern: conflict with prior approval PA 05/92290/A requiring granny flat use only in association with main dwelling
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws.; See Notes (2) (3)
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners recommend that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:- “That PA 05/92290/A approved on 7th March 2006 has condition which requires that the granny flat extension may be used only in association with the main dwelling. In consideration of this point together with the fact the unit has not been built this application seeks to erect a new separate residential unit into a location which cannot adequately support it.”
Department of Transport Highway Division
No CommentIsle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
