6 June 2016 · Delegated
1, Windermere Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2dt
Permission was granted for alterations to the attached garage at 1 Windermere Avenue, Onchan, including the creation of a pitched roof over part of the garage and the installation of a replacement garage door. The property is a semi-detached bungalow set back from the road on the west side of Windermere Avenue. The existing garage is a single flat-roofed structure at the rear, measuring 4m wide, 8m long, and 2.5m high. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its effect on the wider street scene, and recommended approval. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture permitted the application on 6 June 2016, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application. The key planning considerations were whether the alterations would affect the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and whether the changes would harm the surrounding street scene. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Predominantly Residential Use
the application site is zoned for "Predominantly Residential Use"
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
the planning application is in accordance with aforementioned General Policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
