27 October 2017 · Delegated
85, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2as
This application sought permission to carry out alterations and erect an extension to replace existing conservatories at 85 King Edward Road, Onchan — a part single, part two-storey detached dwelling on the northern side of King Edward Road. The property adjoins No. 83 King Edward Road on its western side. The main planning considerations identified in the officer report were the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and any effect on neighbouring residents. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 27 October 2017. The officer recommended approval, and no refusal reasons were recorded.
The application was permitted on 27 October 2017 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning considerations — impact on the street scene and effect on neighbouring residents — were assessed as 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.
Policy O/RES/P/21 states
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
Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
