18 December 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
29-31, Main Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ah
The proposal involves installing an additional condenser unit on the roof of the Co-op Store (1.4m high, 1.1m long, 360mm deep, operating at 52-70dB), altering the shop front with a new door, painting render and frames grey, repainting rear bin store and cat ladder, bricking up side openings, and adding eight steps (2.…
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The officer assessed impacts on streetscene and amenity from the roof-mounted air conditioning unit, noting it would be visible from Avondale Road and partially from Elm Tree Road but the increase to …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, does not harm townscape character, residential amenity, locality character, or road safety/traffic, and provides satisfactory access/parking/servicing. The officer tested the proposal's roof unit, shop front changes and steps against these criteria, finding no adverse impacts on streetscene, amenity or highways due to modest scale, acceptable noise, and appearance enhancements within the retail context. No tensions noted as all elements complied without qualification.
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.
Noise limit for AC unit
The noise emitted from the new air conditioning unit hereby approved shall not operate above 70db. Reason: In the interests of neighbouring residential and public amenity.
no objection to the current planning application (12/11/2014)
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.
