Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

Site

The dwelling 27 Eskdale Road, Onchan, is a single storey detached bungalow which is located on the southern side of Eskdale Road and south of Onchan Village.

Land Use Zoning

The property has been zoned under The Onchan Local Plan Order 2000 as being within an area of predominately residential use; the site is not within a Conservation Area.

Planning History

Construction of a pitched roof to replace existing flat roof on extension and installation of a roof light - 07/01197/B - WITHDRAWN

Proposal

The application proposes the erection of an extension.

Representations

Onchan Commissioners:-

No Objection

Highways Division:- Do not oppose

We have received no privately written representations objecting to the application.

Assessment / Recommendation

The proposed extension is replacing an existing single storey structure, which is to be demolished as it is in a structurally poor condition. The proposed structure will be similar in size to the existing. I did have some concern that the proposal would give raise to overlooking, resulting in a loss of privacy of the neighbouring property 25 Eskdale Road, due to the window in the northeast elevation. However, after visiting the site it became apparent that the boundary treatment which consists of 1.8 metre high timber/trellis fencing which would prevent any significant overlooking. Additionally there is an existing window in the similar position already in place.

Overall, I consider the proposal would not result in any significant impacts upon the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties. For these reasons the proposal would be appropriate in this location and therefore my recommendation is for an approval.

Party Status

I consider that the following meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status:

• Onchan Commissioners
• Highways Division

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 10.01.2008

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing GE/2/07 all received on 3rd December 2007.

C 3. The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 11/1/08

Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control