21 June 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
55, Bemahague Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ap
The application sought permission to build a wedge-shaped two-storey side extension with a double-pitched roof and far roof to the rear, plus a single-storey rear extension with a balcony above, on the curtilage of a two-storey end-terraced house at the end of a cul-de-sac.
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The officer determined that the proposed extension's roofing design was inappropriate, featuring three different roof types—a smaller pitched roof, a pitched roof following the rear slope of the dwell…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b and c) requires development to reflect and enhance the appearance of existing properties, adjoining properties, and their setting in terms of scale, design, and materials. The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding the multiple inconsistent roof forms failed to follow the main dwelling's proportions, creating an adverse visual impact on the dwelling and streetscene from a public vantage point.
Dormer Extensions
Section 4 sets principles for residential design, including good neighbourliness. The officer found the proposal contravened these due to inappropriate roofing and design that jarred with the existing property, despite site constraints, leading to unacceptable impact.
After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for the use of the highway during works.
Highway Services HDC assessed the application and found no significant negative impact on highways with advice on licences. Onchan District Commissioners recommended refusal due to layout, density, building design, and visual appearance.
Key concern: The layout and density of building design and visual appearance
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for the use of the highway during works.
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners recommend that the application be REFUSED on the grounds of: "The layout and density of building design and visual appearance."
