21 October 2008 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
17, Third Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4lz
The proposal involves adding a two-storey extension to the rear of an end-terrace two-storey dwelling, with the ground floor projecting 3.3m by 5.4m wide and the first floor set back 2.7m from the side boundary with a width of 2.8m. Front garden alterations create a 4m wide by 5m deep hardstanding for parking.
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The officer assessed neighbour amenity impacts, focusing on No. 19 (adjacent) and No. 15. The first floor setback of 2.7m from the shared boundary with No.
Onchan Local Plan 2000
Zones the site as 'predominately residential'. Officer confirmed proposal appropriate in this location as it does not harm residential amenities and fits the character, with no Conservation Area, High Landscape Value, or Coastal Value designation.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) (April 2007)
Referenced in zoning/policy section alongside local plan. No specific tests detailed but proposal aligns with residential development in zoned area.
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 the rear extension and driveway alterations as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 12th August 2008.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose
No Objection / Approve
No Objection subject to conditions/notes on surface water discharge
Drainage Division has no objection to PA 08/01578/B subject to conditions prohibiting surface water discharge to foul sewers and requiring clarification of existing drainage. Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Key concern: Surface water discharge to foul sewerage system prohibited; existing drainage must be verified
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection subject to the following conditions; The application states that the surface water from the proposed development is to be discharged to the "existing drainage". If this "existing drainage" discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided.
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999; The applicant is required to establish where the existing surface water from the property is disposed and discuss this matter with the Drainage Division prior to work commencing on site; The applicant is requested to supply the Division a copy of any Building Control Application in relation to the surface water discharge from this development
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
