30 July 2025 · Delegated
Abbeystead, 84, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3da
Permission was granted to replace the rear conservatory with a sunroom at 84 Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, a single-storey detached dwelling in a suburban housing estate. The officer assessed two main planning considerations: the potential visual impact on the street scene and the potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were found to be acceptable, leading to approval under delegated powers. One condition was attached to the permission. The property has a planning history with four previous applications on record.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The officer considered the potential visual impact on the street scene and the effect on neighbouring amenities, and found the proposal acceptable.
Strategic Plan
Accordingly, from these respects the proposals would comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Accordingly, from these respects the proposals would comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Replacement of existing conservatory with a sunroom / family room space to rear of the property
The previous planning applications associated with the site are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Minor change to 22/00644/B - change pitched roof of conservatory to a flat roof with a lantern
The previous planning applications associated with the site are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Roofing works to existing conservatory
The previous planning applications associated with the site are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Extend existing front porch to provide small sitting area
The previous planning applications associated with the site are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
