18 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
22, Alberta Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ls
The proposal involves partial demolition of the existing garage and single-storey rear extension, erection of single-storey L-shaped mono-pitched roof extensions to the side and rear of the two-storey semi-detached dwelling, and change of use of part of the garage to a dog grooming business operating on a drop-off/pick…
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The officer assessed the physical extensions first, finding they are designed in a similar style to the main dwelling with no negative impact on the house design, character, or streetscene, as the sid…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires development to respect character, protect amenities, ensure highway safety, and avoid unacceptable impacts. The officer assessed the extensions against design and neighbour impact, finding compliance, and the business acceptable with conditions to meet amenity and parking tests despite residential designation.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Strategic Policy 2 is materially relevant; officer concluded overall compliance in balancing physical changes and use against strategic objectives for sustainable development.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Listed as materially relevant; supports assessment of proposal in residential context.
Spatial Policy 5
Listed as materially relevant to the application.
Strategic Policy 3
Materially relevant; officer noted site in Predominantly Residential area but found small-scale use acceptable.
Environment Policy 42
Listed as materially relevant; no specific issues raised.
Business Policy 1
Supports assessment of introducing business use; found principally acceptable at small scale.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking (three spaces needed but not provided off-street); officer noted shortfall but deemed acceptable with condition limiting clients due to on-street availability and drop-off model.
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.
Operating hours
The use hereby approved shall only be undertaken: 0900hrs - 1700hrs between Monday and Friday. The use shall not be undertaken at any time on weekends or Public Holidays. Reason: To ensure that the development is undertaken in accordance with the application details and in the interest of protecting neighbouring living conditions.
One client at a time
There must be no more than one customer/client present at the designated dog grooming area at any one time. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and residential amenity.
Use limited to designated area
The area of the building to be used for dog grooming service shall be limited to that shown on the floor plans forming part of the application and the use hereby permitted shall not extend into any other part of the premises. Reason: To minimise the disturbance to adjacent residential occupiers and to protect the residential character of the locality.
Applicant only, no staff
The use hereby approved shall only be for the benefit of the applicant while they are resident at 22 Alberta Drive and no staff may be employed and/or work at the premises. Reason: Although the specific details of this application have been found acceptable, any change to its operation will require fresh assessment.
Maximum two dogs
No more than two dogs may be present at the site for the dog grooming business at any time. Reason: to protect neighbouring amenities and preserve the predominantly residential nature of the area.
Use restricted to dog grooming only
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019 or Town and Country Planning (Change of Use) (Development) (No. 2) Order 2019 or any order amending, revoking or re-enacting these Orders, the part of the premises hereby approved shall be used only as for dog grooming and shall not be used for any other purpose Use Class 1.1 without the express grant of planning approval from the Department. Reason: To enable the Department to consider the implications of any subsequent change of use on the amenities of the area.
no objection
does not oppose; no significant negative impact upon highway safety and network functionality despite loss of parking; on-street space available
Highway Services Division found no significant negative impact on highway safety despite parking loss and does not oppose the application. Onchan District Commissioners initially deferred but later recommended approval.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety and network functionality despite the loss of a parking during hours of operation. On-street space is available on a first come first served basis which may not be outside the proposal site.; The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for the placing of equipment and / or materials in the highway during works.
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification on the grounds that: 'To be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners on 5th September 2022'.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
