7 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
8, Governors Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1au
The proposal at The Hague, 8 Governors Road, Onchan, involves erecting a garage extension (4.0m long to the rear), east elevation ground floor extensions, a new dining room bay window, loft space conversion for additional accommodation, internal changes for a utility room and loft access, new external windows, and relo…
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The officer concluded that the proposed development is of an acceptable design, scale and finished appearance and will not give rise to any adverse impacts upon visual or residential amenity, thus com…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect character, amenity, habitats, views, highways, or services. The officer assessed the modest extensions and matching materials as reflective of the original dwelling, with no visual or amenity harm, thus complying fully. The site is zoned Predominantly Residential on the Area Plan for the East.
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.
Materials approval
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 2405-103. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Recommend approval / No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
No objection, but applicant should comply with Highway Act and Manual for Manx Roads regarding surface water
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval. DOI Highways Drainage has no objection but requires compliance with surface water runoff regulations.
Key concern: surface water runoff onto public highway
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
DOI Highways Drainage
No ObjectionRecommendation: Applicant should be aware of and comply with the clauses above.
