3 May 2019 · Delegated
Shee Cottage, 4, Furman Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1bs
The application sought to replace the existing red clay tiles on the roof of a detached dormer-style house at 4 Furman Road, Onchan, with natural grey slate of Spanish origin. The property sits within a residential street of mixed dwelling styles and is not within a conservation area. The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of materials, form, and design, and not to adversely affect the character of the surrounding streetscape. Because properties in the street already use a variety of external roof finishes, the proposed dark grey slate was considered commensurate in character, material, and scale with the wider locality. No adverse impact on residential amenity or streetscape character was identified, and the application was permitted by delegated decision.
The replacement roof material — natural grey Spanish slate — was found to be in keeping with the mix of roof finishes already present in the street. The site is not in a conservation area, and the change was judged not to harm the character of the surrounding townscape or the amenity of local residents, satisfying General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
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
April 2000
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The roofing of the building, as approved, shall be undertaken using a natural grey slate indicated in the technical specification sourced from 'Cupa Pizarras' submitted in support of this application. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the building.
