2 February 2009 · Planning Committee
Bibaloe View, 68, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ez
The proposal was for an extension to the domestic curtilage of a large detached dwelling under construction at Plot 5A, Groudle Road, Onchan, by encroaching approximately 10 metres into adjacent land zoned as private woodland or parkland and public open space contiguous with Groudle Glen.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Onchan Local Plan zoning of the adjacent land as 'private woodland or parkland' and an area of 'ecological interest/semi natural vegetation', concluding i…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning in Area Plans and other criteria including respecting surroundings, not adversely affecting character of landscape/townscape, protected wildlife/habitats, amenity of residents, and not prejudicing adjoining land per Area Plan. Officer found proposal contravened zoning as 'private woodland or parkland' and open space, failing multiple tests on amenity, character, habitats, and prejudice to Local Plan open space.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits development adversely affecting or resulting in loss of open space of recreational/amenity value unless alternative provision of equivalent benefit is made or there is overall community gain with no significant effect on local provision or area character. Officer concluded loss of designated public open space was too great with no alternative provision or community gain, rendering it contrary to policy and zoning.
Do not oppose
