30 May 2019 · Delegated
27, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3he
Permission was granted at 27 Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle of Man, to replace the existing glazed roof of a rear conservatory with tiles. The officer's report noted that the conservatory is located to the rear of the property and is only partially visible from a public vantage point at 1 Ivydene Avenue, owing to that neighbouring property's raised ground floor level. This limited visibility was a relevant factor in assessing the proposal's impact. The application was approved on 30 May 2019 by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority, with one condition attached.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner. The conservatory sits to the rear of the property and is only partially visible from a public vantage point at 1 Ivydene Avenue, due to that property's raised ground floor level, which limited the visual impact of the proposal.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
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
Predominantly Residential
The site lies within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
