22 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
48, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ee
The application sought retrospective permission for changes to a two-storey side extension replacing an existing garage at a two-storey semi-detached dwelling in a predominantly residential area. Alterations included a pitched roof (lower than the main roof), a flue, a front door, and a larger rear window.
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The officer determined that the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenities, road safety, or access/parking. Officer assessed the extension as subordinate, neutral on street scene, passing 45-degree test, with no overlooking, thus compliant.
Residential Design Guide 4.8 Extension to Side Elevations
Considers visual appearance in street scene, dwelling, and neighbour impacts, regulated by location, size, style; avoids terraced appearance in semi-detached. Officer found design similar to main house, appropriate scale, no adverse neighbour effects.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (17.05.2022)
no highway interest (12.05.2022)
Highway Services Division stated no highways interest (NHI) in the application, indicating no objection. Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 5 May 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00459/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
