Officer Planning Report

{{table:7758}} (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption." Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states "As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general." ### Assessment The planning application seeks approval for the erection of a first floor side extension above an existing attached garage. It is considered that the development proposed by the planning application is in keeping with the character of the dwelling and does not unduly harm the overall appearance of the surrounding street scene. The proposal is also considered to have an acceptable impact on private amenity and it does not affect highway safety. As such the proposal is concluded to accord with the provisions of policy O/RES/P/21 of Planning Circular 1/2000 and General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. It is recommended that the planning application be approved. ### Party Status It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should be afforded interested party status: Onchan District Commissioners. ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 17.06.2011

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to drawing no. RC/1/11 date stamped the 5th May 2011.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date: 23/6/11

Signed: ... Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate

Signed: ... Jennifer Chance Senior Planning Officer