28 August 2012 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
10, Church Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ed
The site is a mid-terraced two-storey dwelling in a residential street in Onchan, where front elevations are similar but rear elevations vary due to past extensions. The proposal involves partial demolition of an existing two-storey rear extension and erection of a new single-storey flat-roofed rear extension spanning …
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The key issues were the impact upon the amenity of adjacent properties and the surrounding area. The extension replaces an existing one but is larger, spanning the full rear width; however, impacts on…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, road safety, etc. Officer assessed proposal complies as extension to rear has limited neighbour impact and preserves area character; front windows fit terrace uniformity.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
General presumption in favour of extensions in built-up residential areas if no adverse impact on adjacent property or surroundings. Officer confirmed no such adverse impacts, supporting permit recommendation.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of extension to rear elevation and installation of replacement windows and door to front elevation, 10 Church Avenue, Onchan as shown by Location Plan, NJ-01A, Window Details and Door Details all received 19th July 2012.
does not oppose; has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
recommend that this application be approved for planning purposes only
Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service recommended refusal due to non-generic ground floor layout requiring a domestic sprinkler system; Highways Division had no opposition; Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Key concern: non-generic layout of the ground floor plan
Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service
ObjectionThe Department recommends refusal of this application due to the non-generic layout of the ground floor plan. For this layout as proposed a suitable domestic sprinkler system will be required.; Accordingly, the applicant is advised to consult with the Fire Safety Department.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
