29 May 2025 · Delegated
34, King Edward Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ab
This application sought permission to remove part of a grass bank at 34 King Edward Park, Onchan, in order to create a new driveway and dropped kerb. The property is a single-storey bungalow with an existing front driveway and landscaped gardens fronting King Edward Park. Amended plans were submitted during the process to try to address concerns raised, but the application was ultimately refused. The deciding issues identified in the officer report included potential impacts on the visual amenities of the street scene and, critically, highway safety. The application was refused on 29 May 2025 because the proposals did not provide the required visibility splays, meaning the new access would have an unacceptable effect on road safety on the local highway.
The application was refused because the proposed new driveway and dropped kerb would not provide the required visibility splays at the access point, meaning drivers would have insufficient sightlines onto the local road. This was judged to create an unacceptable risk to highway safety.
Refusal Reasons
General Policy 2
the proposal would have an unacceptable effect on road safety on the local highway
General Policy 2
from a visual amenity perspective raise no concerns
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
