20 December 2004 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
35, Eskdale Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ah
The proposal involves extending an existing detached dormer bungalow by adding 4m to the frontage with a gable end and extensions to the front and rear, creating ancillary accommodation for family members as a granny flat. The site is at the northern end of Royal Terrace at the entrance to King Edward Park in Onchan.
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The officer assessed the proposal as acceptable in principle after meeting the applicant, who explained the need for additional space for family including a daughter, son-in-law, and baby.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions and the creation of a separate living unit on the site all as shown in drawings reference AT 701.1 and AT 701.2 both received on 1st November, 2004.
Ancillary use only
The accommodation provided in the new extension must be used only as such ancillary to that of the main part of the dwelling and not let or sold off separately.
approved subject to conditions: 'The proposed extension may only be occupied by a family member and not let as a separate unit.'
No adverse traffic impacts.
Highways Division confirmed no adverse traffic impacts; IoM Water Authority requested a condition for water supply connection; Onchan Commissioners supported with an occupancy condition; Fire Safety Officer required consultation due to potential fire regulations applicability.
Key concern: proposed granny flat may fail within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note (4); For connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - "Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations", and if applicable a "Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes" will be required.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Onchan District Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: The proposed extension may only be occupied by a family member and not let as a separate unit.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS PROPOSED GRANNY FLAT MAY FAIL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.
Conditions requested: ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT
