3 July 2025 · Delegated
38, Whitebridge Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hr
Permission was granted to replace the garage door with a window at Mayfield, 38 Whitebridge Road, Onchan. The property is a detached house with an attached single garage on the south side of Whitebridge Road. The key planning considerations were the effect on the character and appearance of the area, the impact on neighbouring occupiers, and whether sufficient parking would remain following the change. The application was approved under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 3 July 2025. Officers considered the effect on the character and appearance of the area, the impact on neighbouring occupiers, and whether adequate parking would remain, and found the proposal acceptable on all counts.
General Policy 2
development in accordance with land use zoning
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
General Policy 2(b)
respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design
General Policy 2(g)
not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
General Policy 2(h)
Transport Policy 7
new development to meet current parking standards
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
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 window and all other external facing materials to be used on the development hereby approved shall match those of the existing building.
