4 April 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
169, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ll
The proposal involves adding a two-storey side/rear extension to the existing two-storey end-terraced traditional property with render finish and slate roof, providing additional kitchen space at ground floor and an ensuite at first floor.
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The officer assessed the key issues of visual impact on the street scene and amenity effects on neighbouring properties. The extension to the side and rear would be well screened from public views on …
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Requires that extensions and alterations to existing residential property are not opposed if appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property. The officer found the two-storey extension appropriate in these respects, with no significant adverse impacts.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, avoid adverse effects on character, amenity, road safety etc. The proposal was deemed compliant as it respected the residential character, had no adverse amenity or visual impacts, and matched existing materials.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
All external roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of colour, type and texture. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, in order to comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
no objection
Onchan District Commissioners considered the application and recommended approval for planning purposes.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
