1 October 2024 · Delegated
48, Sunningdale Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ej
Permission was granted for a single storey rear extension and the installation of sliding doors at 48 Sunningdale Drive, Onchan, a semi-detached two storey property on a corner plot between Sunningdale Drive and Eskdale Road. The officer considered two main planning issues: whether the extension would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area, and whether it would harm the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were found to be acceptable. The application was decided under delegated powers on 1 October 2024, with one condition attached to the approval.
The application was approved on 1 October 2024 under delegated powers. The officer assessed the proposal against character and appearance considerations and its potential impact on neighbouring amenity, finding it acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
The proposals are 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
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
