30 October 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
115, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ax
The proposal sought permission for minor amendments to an already approved scheme (PA 05/92313/B) for alterations and extensions to a detached dwelling, specifically increasing the observatory from 8.6m x 7.2m to 8.8m x 7.5m (same height), changing balcony balustrading, adjusting window positions and omitting render ba…
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The officer examined each amendment against the previously approved scheme, finding the observatory enlargement minor (from 8.6m deep x 7.2m wide to 8.8m x 7.5m wide, same height) with modest window c…
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Policy states extensions and alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed where appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. The officer assessed the amendments as relatively minor individually and cumulatively acceptable in these terms, with no adverse effects on public/private amenity, confirming compliance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the location plan and drawing no.s 768.2 rev. 1 and 768.3 rev. 2 date stamped the 20th September 2006.
Flat roof access restriction
The main flat roof section surrounding the observatory be restricted to access for repair and maintenance only and is not to be used for recreational purposes, which could cause an adverse impact on neighbouring properties through overlooking and therefore a loss of privacy.
recommend that the application be approved for planning purposes only
Do Not Oppose
Highways Division has no objection to the application; Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval; a local resident objects due to loss of view and increased traffic.
Key concern: loss of view across Douglas Bay due to third floor bedroom suite addition
Highways Division of the Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Norman Roper and Mary Roper
ObjectionThe addition of a third floor bedroom suite would severely and adversely affect our view across Douglas bay.; The road is too small and unsuitable for the extra traffic the development would cause.; We hope you will sympathise with our concerns and refuse this application.
