31 January 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
18, Manor Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ep
The proposal involves erecting a single-storey infill extension at the rear of the existing detached dwelling at 18 Manor Park, Onchan, which will encompass the current conservatory and feature a mono-pitched roof with tiles matching the house. An enlarged patio with glass balustrade is also included.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which sets general standards for acceptable development in residential areas, and found it comp…
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer tested the infill extension's size, scale, finishes, and rear location against these, finding it subservient, matching the house, and not harmful visually or to amenity. This tipped the balance in favour of approval in a residential zone.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness and overlooking for residential extensions. Assessed as compliant due to no increase in overlooking from the proposal, supported by site topography and mature hedging.
Community Policy 7
Requires reducing outbreak of fire. The infill to an existing dwelling creates no new issues.
Community Policy 11
Requires preventing criminal activity. No changes or new issues expected from the modest extension.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. Extension will not increase water usage; run-off managed 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.
No Highways Interest.
Onchan District Commissioners initially requested deferral but later recommended approval; DOI Highways reported no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
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 24th January 2022'.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 31.12.21
