21 August 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Mrs F Mullen
7, Briarfield Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3jn
The proposal involved adding a first floor extension to the rear elevation of a single storey detached bungalow in a residential cul-de-sac in Onchan. Initial schemes raised concerns about the design appearing as a full additional storey with dormer windows flush to the eaves, which was considered out of keeping.
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Initial schemes were concerning as the proposed dormer windows would appear as adding an additional floor, considered inappropriate and out of keeping with surrounding properties.
Onchan Local Plan Order 2000
Zoned as 'predominately residential'. Site not in Conservation Area, High Landscape Value, Coastal Value or Scenic Significance. Proposal assessed as appropriate in this residential location with no significant amenity harm.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the first floor extension as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 4179/L1, 4179/S1 and 4179/1 REV C received on 24th January 2008 and 27th June 2008.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Approve. 16.07.08 Amended Plans Approved.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Note received. Installation of smoke detection recommended.
Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval of the application in both initial and amended responses; Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service recommended smoke detection installation in both responses.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
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
Isle of Man Fire and 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
