26 June 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1bf
The proposal involves modifying the entrance to the Vicarage, Onchan's parish vicarage, by adding a ramped access from the side of the porch for disabled persons, stepped access from the other side, and replacing the front door with a round-headed window, with galvanized metal handrails up to 1m high.
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The officer noted the proposal makes only a slight change to the appearance of the attractive two-storey vicarage and provides for disabled access, which is to be encouraged.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
The policy governs residential development in Onchan. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to no adverse impacts from the property. The slight change and provision for disabled access met the policy tests without harming amenity or character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations shown in drawings 19.1.08 and the site and location plans all received on 17th April, 2008.
no objection; recommend approved for planning purposes only
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for a porch with steps and disabled ramp access at The Vicarage, Church Road, Onchan.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
