8 February 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Moon Cottage, 1, Port Jack, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ed
The proposal involves altering the roof of Moon Cottage to add a flat-roofed dormer at the rear, extending the hip for more headroom, changing to a gable end visible from the southwest, replacing the front window with bi-fold doors and door with a window, removing faux timber render for white painted render and anthrac…
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The officer assessed the proposal's impact on the house design, streetscene character, and neighbouring amenities. The terrace has a mix of traditional and modern elements that create a confusing 'eye…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or safety; and reduce energy use. Officer found proposal respects terrace's semi-modern character, unifies elements, and has no amenity or safety harm.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Focuses on visual design accounting for local materials, character, and identity. Proposal's modern finishes match terrace's existing modern components like cladding and windows, positively contributing.
Environment Policy 42
Emphasises design reflecting local character. Assessed as improving unified modern appearance of the terrace.
Spatial Policy 5
New development should positively contribute to the environment. Proposal enhances streetscene by resolving mix of traditional/modern elements.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Proposal replaces faux timber render (painted render) with modern cladding, but acceptable as no structural traditional features remain and unifies modern terrace.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment where risk exists. No assessment needed as proposals are cosmetic with no increased flood harm.
Environment Policy 13
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk. Site has low surface water flooding likelihood; proposal does not enlarge activity.
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
does not oppose; no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, or parking. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
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.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.; DNO
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
