Officer Planning Report Recommendation
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Officer's Report
The Site
The site represents the residential curtilage of an existing dwelling, Onchan Parish’s vicarage, which sits on the western side of Church Road, to the north of St. Peter’s Church and within a sizeable plot, some of which is characterised by woodland.
The existing property is an attractive and distinctive two storey house with symmetrical frontage with two projecting two storey bays with front entrance porch with the door facing towards the front.
Planning Status
The site lies within an area designated on the Onchan Local Plan of 2000 as Residential with the treed area identified as Woodland. The site also lies within Onchan’s Conservation Area.
Planning History
Planning permission was sought for the replacement of the existing windows with new timber framed sliding sashes which was permitted (PA 01/0260). Permission was then sought for the refurbishment of the garage and creation of first floor office and was permitted (PA 01/1544).
The Proposal
Proposed here is a modification to the entrance to provide ramped access to the property from the side of the porch with stepped access from the other side and the replacement of the front door with a round-headed window.
The handrails are to be galvanized metal up to 1m in height.
Representations
Onchan District Commissioners indicate that they have no objection to the proposal.
Assessment
The proposal makes only a slight change to the appearance of the property and makes provision for disabled persons which is top be encouraged. There are no adverse impacts from the property and as such is considered to comply with Onchan Local Plan policy O/RES/P/21. The proposal does not result in any adverse change to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and will enhance the occupation of the property and those who may use and visit it.
Party Status
The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 17.06.2008
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 permission relates to the alterations shown in drawings 19.1.08 and the site and location plans all received on 17th April, 2008.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 20/10/08
Signed : [Handwritten signature] Mrs F Mullen Senior Planning Officer
