28 August 2019 · Delegated
25, Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jl
Permission was granted for a replacement front door and rendering works to the front elevation of Headlands, 25 Majestic Drive, Onchan. The application was decided by delegated authority on 28 August 2019. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the proposed changes on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene. The officer noted that Majestic Drive is a cul-de-sac of large, varied two-storey properties with no two being the same, and that many feature stonework and curvature accents to the front. The proposal was approved subject to one condition. There is one earlier planning history reference associated with the site.
The application was approved on 28 August 2019 under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was whether the proposed changes would harm the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene. The works were found to be acceptable in that context.
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.
Onchan Local Plan 2000
General Policy 2
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.
