Officer Planning Report 08/01527/B

Application No.: 08/01527/B Applicant: Mr & Mrs Brown Proposal: Installation of two additional windows to rear elevation Site Address: - 23 Highfield Crescent - Onchan - Isle Of Man - IM3 3BT ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Richard Wilshaw Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: Delegation ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Consultee: Onchan Commissioners Notes:** No Objections

Officer's Report

The Site

The application site represents the curtilage of 23 Highfield Crescent, Onchan. The property is a detached dwelling which faces north east located in the Highfield Crescent estate.

Planning Status

The site is located within an area identified as Predominantly Residential by the Onchan Local Plan 2000. The site is not within a Conservation Area. General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states:

"Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:

• (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;

• (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them;

• (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; 16 September 2008 08/01527/B Page 1 of 3

• (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
• (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
• (j) can be provided with all necessary services;
• (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (1) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
• (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
• (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption."

Planning History

There have been no previous planning applications considered relevant to the assessment and determination of this application.

Representations

Onchan Commissioners have indicated no objection to this planning application. The Department of Transport Highways Division have indicated no objection to this planning application.

We have received no privately written representations regarding this planning application.

The Proposal

The application seeks approval for the installation of two additional windows to the south west elevation. The windows are to be white PVC casement to match the existing.

Assessment

The proposed windows to the south west elevation are a modest alteration and do not raise any issues of overlooking. It is judged that the windows will not have a detrimental impact on the dwelling, surrounding properties or the area in general.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the application be permitted.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded interested party status:

Onchan Commissioners Department of Transport Highways Division

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 16.09.2008 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval

N : Notes attached to conditions

R : Reasons for refusal

0 : 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 installation of two additional windows as shown in drawings 08/80/01 and window details submitted and date stamped 4th August 2008.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : M. I. McCauley

Director of Planning and Building Control