30 September 2019 · Delegated
5, Queens Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4af
This application sought permission to replace existing external doors on the rear elevation of 5 Queens Road, Onchan with windows. The application was decided by delegated authority and was approved on 30 September 2019. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on the visual amenities of the application property and the neighbouring No. 7 Queens Road. The officer noted that Queens Road slopes downward from north to south, meaning No. 7 sits at a slightly higher level than the application site, which increases the degree of overlooking toward No.
The application was approved on 30 September 2019. The main planning consideration was the potential impact on the visual amenities of neighbouring properties, particularly given that No. 7 Queens Road sits at a slightly higher level due to the road sloping downhill, creating some overlooking toward No. 5.
Extensions and alterations to existing residential property will general not be opposed where such proposals are appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property
The Onchan Local Plan 2000 has a policy which is relevant to this assessment
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
the proposal is considered to comply with 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
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 new windows must match in size and shape the amended drawing received on the 13th September 2019.
