21 December 2020 · Delegated
11, Fairfield Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4bg
Permission was granted for a two-storey rear extension and rear dormer at 11 Fairfield Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 21 December 2020 by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated authority. The officer's report identified two main planning considerations: the visual impact of the development on the surrounding streetscene, and the potential effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The streetscene in the area includes a mix of detached bungalows, hybrid bungalows with roof-space accommodation, and semi-detached two-storey properties of varying styles and sizes. The application was approved with one condition. The officer recommended approval and the final decision was consistent with that recommendation.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 21 December 2020. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the extension on the streetscene and the potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. Both issues were assessed and found to be acceptable.
Extensions and alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed where such proposals are appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property.
the application site is within an area recognised as being predominately residential use under the Onchan Local Plan 2000
General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
