2 May 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Mrs F Mullen
Fern Glen, 70, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ez
The proposal sought approval for amendments to the design of a dwelling previously approved under PA 06/00665/B on Plot 6a adjacent to Groudle Road in Onchan. Changes included switching to more traditional finishes like Manx stone, coloured render, and slate-like roof tiles instead of facing brick, tudor-style boarding…
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The principle of housing on the site and the type of dwelling had already been established by previous approvals, particularly PA 06/00665/B.
Onchan Local Plan 2000 - Land between Groudle Road and Groudle Glen
Requires low density housing in parkland between Lakeside, Groudle Glen, Groudle Road and bridge over Groudle River, with no development within 80m of the river and a sod hedge boundary. Officer noted site zoning and that principle of housing established; amendments did not affect compliance as plot boundaries, open space and distances unchanged.
Planning Circular 8/89
Provides Department's guidance on low density housing in parkland. Site forms part of designated area; prior approvals confirmed acceptability, and minor design amendments did not alter scale or layout.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential development in zoned areas to accord with area plan briefs or criteria in para 6.2, encouraging good design. Amendments improve design with traditional materials suited to countryside edge location, maintaining compliance.
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 drawing no.s 2061.4.136, 2061.4.124 and 2061.4.130 date stamped the 13th February 2008.
Do not oppose
No objection; recommend approval
Note received; recommends smoke detection
Comments received on distance from watercourse and runoff
DAFF Inland Fisheries requires 8m setback from watercourse and construction safeguards for 08/00288/B; Highways, Onchan Commissioners, and Fire Service have no objections with Fire recommending smoke detection.
Key concern: risk of damage or disturbance to the river banks and river bed
DAFF Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionDevelopment must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse in order to minimise the risk of damage or disturbance to the river banks and river bed.; Measures must be in place during construction works to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation.
Conditions requested: Development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse; Measures must be in place during construction works to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 - Approved Document B.
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5466 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 - Approved Document B.
