8 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
72, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1lb
The proposal involves adding a single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear of 72 Royal Avenue, a two-storey mid-terrace house in Onchan, filling the gap between the existing rear extension and the boundary wall, with a lantern rooflight and bi-fold door.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which requires developments to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design, and amenity, and found it compliant because the single-…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design, not adversely affect landscape/townscape, local amenities, or character. Officer assessed the extension's single-storey scale, flat-roof design with parapet for seamless connection, lack of public visibility, and no neighbour amenity harm, finding full compliance.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas without adverse impact on adjacent properties or surroundings. Officer confirmed no such adverse impacts, directly applying the general policy to permit the rear extension.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Focuses on visual design accounting for local materials, character, identity. Officer noted contemporary style acceptable with parapet detailing fitting the building.
Environment Policy 42
Emphasises design reflecting local character and landscaping. Assessed as compliant with extension design integrating via parapet.
Spatial Policy 5
New development should positively contribute to the environment. Officer concluded the proposal does so without negative impacts.
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 objection (12.01.2022)
no highway interest (31.12.2021)
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval with no concerns raised. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 31.12.21
