28 January 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
55, Bemahague Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ap
The proposal involved erecting a wedge-shaped two-storey flat-roofed extension to the side (5.4m high) and a single-storey rear extension with a balcony above at an end-of-terrace two-storey dwelling with roofspace accommodation.
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The officer concluded that the proposal would have an unacceptable adverse visual impact on the existing dwelling and streetscene due to its size, flat roof design, and inappropriate windows that do n…
General Policy 2
Requires development to reflect and enhance the appearance of existing properties and setting in scale, design, and materials (b and c), and safeguard amenity (g). The officer assessed the extension's flat roof, size, height, positioning, and windows as failing to harmonise with the host dwelling and streetscene, creating a disjoined and jarring appearance visible publicly.
Dormer Extensions
Sets principles for good design, neighbourliness, and overlooking in residential extensions. The proposal contravened design principles by not matching roof pitch, proportions, and window styles of the main property, despite site constraints.
Do not Oppose.
Highway Services Division does not oppose the application, while Onchan District Commissioners initially deferred then recommended refusal due to layout, density, building design, and visual appearance.
Key concern: layout and density of building design and visual appearance
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 functionality and /or parking.; Do not oppose; DNO on 03.12.2021
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification on the grounds that: 'To be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners on 13th December 2021'.
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners recommend that the application be REFUSED on the grounds that:- 'The layout and density of building design and visual appearance.'
