18 January 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
30, The Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hr
The proposal at 30 The Park, a two-storey detached dwelling in Onchan, involves erecting a single storey rear extension with a flat roof, large glazing, overhanging roof, smooth painted render and cedar cladding, replacing an existing conservatory.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable within the residential settlement boundary of Onchan, zoned 'predominantly residential', with a presumption in favour of extensions abse…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires development to respect design and visual impact. Officer found extension's form, mass, scale, and contemporary design (flat roof, glazing, render, cedar) assimilate successfully with existing dwelling, not unduly prominent, adding interest without harming locality character.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Supports development in identified settlements like Onchan. Site within residential settlement boundary allows presumption for extensions without adverse impacts.
General Policy 2
Addresses design (b,c) and amenity (g). Extension complies as reasonably in keeping, marginal footprint increase, no overdevelopment, safeguards amenities with no significant loss of light or overbearing effects.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires respect for local character. Proposals match adjacent No. 29 extension, recessed from No. 31, not visible in street scene, materials contrast acceptable outside Conservation Area.
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 Highways Interest (13.01.23)
recommend an approval (12.01.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 22/01516/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
