16 March 2023 · Planning Committee
Conister, Hillberry Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3jp
The proposal involves demolishing the current vacant two-storey house with various extensions and replacing it with a modern three-storey detached dwelling featuring an asymmetrical pitched roof, flat-roof dormer, single-storey extensions, roof terrace, and attached double garage.
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The site is in a predominantly residential area, making the principle of a replacement dwelling acceptable. The contemporary design with contrast in roofscapes, fenestration, materials and colour comp…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (m) (n) requires development to respect character, amenity, highways and environment. The officer assessed the proposal's contemporary design as positively impacting streetscene, minimal neighbour amenity harm, compliant parking, and overall compliance.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking and access. The proposal provides two spaces meeting requirements, with site visit confirming necessary driveway for manoeuvring.
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.
Surface water drainage scheme
Prior to the erection of the new dwelling, a surface water drainage scheme and plan of drainage details has been submitted to the Department and approved in writing. The development shall be carried out as indicated on the approved drawings and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
does not oppose this application; surface water drainage is required
DOI Highways raised no objection subject to conditions on access and drainage; DOI Highways Drainage noted lack of drainage information; Onchan District Commissioners recommended refusal due to privacy, layout, and density concerns; neighbouring residents supported in principle but objected to balcony privacy impacts or raised overdevelopment concerns.
Key concern: privacy impacts from balcony overlooking neighbouring gardens
The Haven
Conditional No Objectionwe support this application in principle and think it will be a great improvement on the existing property; The proposed balcony will directly overlook our back garden; Our kitchen window is at the rear of our property and directly faces the Eastern elevation of the proposal
Conditions requested: amend plans to reduce balcony size restricted to front (South elevation) finishing in line with corner of 1st floor (reference point '03') and not extending over ground floor extension to East
DOI Highways
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposal is acceptable in highway terms; Accordingly, Highways Development Control raises no opposition subject to conditions; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: Access, including visibility splay and internal pedestrian vehicle areas with the layout to accord with Drawing 2111_100 Rev A; Scheme for surface water drainage
12 Birch Hill Grove
ObjectionWhilst we welcome the tidying of this site, which has been badly overgrown, we wish to express our concerns/objections; We request to be treated as ‘interested party status’
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners continue to recommend that the application be REFUSED
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners continue to recommend that the application be REFUSED
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification
DOI Highways Drainage
ObjectionThere is no information about the drainage/run off for the access and turning area
