15 July 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Abbeystead, 84, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3da
The proposal involves demolishing the existing mono-pitched conservatory at the rear of 84 Birch Hill Crescent, a single-storey bungalow, and replacing it with a matching single-storey pitched-roof extension featuring bi-fold doors, fixed-panel windows, and rooflights.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design, and amenity, without adversely aff…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, resident amenities, or locality. Officer assessed rear extension against criteria (b), (c), (g), finding it compliant due to single-storey scale, pitched roof matching dwelling, passing 45-degree test, and no overlooking.
Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Presumes in favour of extensions in built-up areas (not conservation/registered buildings) if no adverse impact on adjacent properties or surroundings. Officer applied directly, confirming no amenity or area impacts from the rear extension.
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
no highway interest
Highway Services Division has no highways interest in the application, indicating no objection. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval for planning purposes.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00644/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
