2 May 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
Eskadale House, 62, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ez
The proposal sought approval for changes to the design of a dwelling previously approved under PA 06/00665/B on Plot 2a, part of a low-density housing in parkland scheme. Key amendments included switching to more traditional finishes such as Manx stone, coloured render, and slate-like roof tiles instead of facing brick…
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The principle of housing on the site and the type of dwelling had already been established by previous approvals, particularly PA 06/00665/B.
Onchan Local Plan 2000 - Land between Groudle Road and Groudle Glen
Requires low density housing in parkland between Lakeside, Groudle Glen, Groudle Road and bridge over Groudle River, with no development within 80m of Groudle River and a sod hedge boundary to Groudle Road. The site is zoned accordingly under Onchan Local Plan; amendments did not alter positioning or layout, so complied without issue.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential development on zoned land to follow area plan briefs or criteria in para 6.2, encouraging good and innovative design without needless prescription. Prior approvals established principle; minor design amendments to finishes were assessed as acceptable and appropriate.
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 2061.4.134, 2061.4.140 and 2061.4.128 date stamped the 13th February 2008.
Do not oppose
No objection; recommend approval for planning purposes only
Note received; recommends installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
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: The 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
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.
