2 May 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Mrs F Mullen
60, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ez
The proposal sought approval for minor amendments to the design of a dwelling previously approved under PA 06/00665/B, including changes to external material finishes such as using Manx stone, coloured render, and slate-like roof tiles instead of facing brick, tudor-style boarding, and red roof tiles.
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The principle of housing and type of dwelling on the site had already been established through previous approvals, particularly PA 06/00665/B.
Onchan Local Plan 2000 - Land between Groudle Road and Groudle Glen
Requires low density housing in parkland development between Groudle Glen, Groudle Road and bridge over Groudle River, with no development within 80m of the river and a sod hedge boundary to Groudle Road. The officer noted the site zoning and established principle of development, with amendments not conflicting as they maintained positioning and plot layout.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential development on zoned land to accord with the relevant area plan brief or criteria in paragraph 6.2, encouraging good and innovative design. The officer confirmed compliance as the amendments followed the Onchan Local Plan brief without needlessly prescriptive changes.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 2061.4.135, 2061.4.141 and 2061.4.129 date stamped the 13th February 2008.
Do not oppose
No objection; recommend approval
Note received; recommends smoke detection installation
Fire & Rescue Service recommends smoke detection installation; DAFF Inland Fisheries requires 8m setback from watercourse and construction safeguards; Highways Division does not oppose; Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Key concern: risk of damage or disturbance to the river banks and river bed
Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 - Approved Document B.
Conditions requested: installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 - Approved Document B
DAFF Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionDevelopment must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse in order to minimise the risk of damage or disturbance to the river banks and river bed.; Measures must be in place during construction works to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation.
Conditions requested: Development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse; Measures must be in place during construction works to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
