18 February 2009 · Planning Committee
Bay View, 23, Manor Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ew
The proposal involves demolishing an existing conservatory (13m²) and replacing it with a slightly larger single-storey sun room extension measuring 4.6m rear projection, 6.5m width, and 4.4m ridge height.
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The officer considered the proposal compliant with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, which permits development in residential zones that respects siting, scale, form, design, an…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping, amenity of residents, character of locality, road safety, and services without adverse impacts. The officer assessed the sun room's single-storey design, proportions, and form as in keeping with the dwelling, with no amenity or character harm.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
Extensions and alterations to residential property generally not opposed if appropriate in scale, massing, design, appearance, and impact on adjacent property. The proposal was found compliant as it replaces a conservatory with a slightly larger but appropriate sun room, with no overlooking due to boundary wall.
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 erection of a sun room extension to replace the existing conservatory as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing AT 971.1 all received on 30th December 2008.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
No Objection subject to the following conditions: There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s).
Approve
Drainage Division has no objection subject to a condition prohibiting surface water discharge to foul sewers, while Onchan Commissioners recommend approval.
Key concern: Surface water discharge to foul drainage systems prohibited
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 (directly or indirectly) 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
Onchan Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
