12 May 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
72, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3da
The proposal involves the demolition and replacement of an existing conservatory with a larger single-storey rear extension at 72 Birch Hill Crescent, a detached bungalow in a predominantly residential area of Onchan. The new extension is 4.8m deep by 4.4m wide with a flat roof at 3m height.
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The officer determined that the proposal would have a limited visual or amenity impact, complying with General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which requires development to resp…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design, and amenity without harming landscape/townscape character or local residents. Officer assessed rear extension's scale (4.8x4.4m, 3m height), flat roof design, and topography-following siting, finding no adverse impacts on character or amenity due to limited visibility and separations.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
States extensions/alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. Officer noted site's Predominantly Residential zoning and proposal's rear location with neighbour separations deemed appropriate.
No Highways Interest
no objection
Onchan District Commissioners initially requested deferral but later recommended approval; Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until their next meeting to be held on Tuesday 14th April 2020.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 23 April 20
