10 June 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
10, Howe Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2bb
The proposal involves part demolition of an existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a new two-storey extension to provide a study and conservatory at the rear of the property, plus alterations to raise the height of the front gable over the garage.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000), which permits extensions and alterations to existing residential property where appropr…
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
The policy states that extensions and alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed where such proposals are appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. The officer assessed the proposal's overall level of development as in keeping with the dwelling's character and acceptable for amenity with obscured glazing, given existing rear balconies. The site is in a predominantly residential area, and the proposal was found to accord with the policy.
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 0711/01, 0711/02 and 0711/03 date stamped the 10th March 2008.
Frosted glazing
The glass in the eastern elevation of the conservatory must be glazed and maintained thereafter using frosted glass. The level of obscuration used must be no less than level 5 as detailed on the Pilkington's textured glass range or equivalent.
Do not oppose
Approve
Comments received - recommend installation of smoke detectors
Highways Division, Onchan District Commissioners, and Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service all responded positively to application 08/00487/B with no objections; Fire and Rescue recommended smoke detection installation.
Director of Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446: 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 5446: 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.
