3 July 2025 · Delegated
11, The Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hp
Permission was granted to replace an existing side extension with a sun room at 11 The Park, Onchan, Isle of Man. The property is a detached bungalow with an attached flat-roofed garage, situated on a corner plot at the junction of The Park and Marion Road. The key planning considerations were the impact of the proposed sun room on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, and the effect on the living conditions of nearby residents. Both were assessed as acceptable. The application was decided under delegated powers on 3 July 2025, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 3 July 2025 under delegated powers. Officers assessed the proposal against its effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area, and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and found it acceptable on both counts.
protection of local character and the environment
protection of local character and the environment
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 and with General Policy 2(b) and (c)
not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 and with General Policy 2(b) and (c)
not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
would not be detrimental to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and would comply with General Policy 2(g)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external facing and roofing materials to be used on the development hereby approved shall match those of the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area. This approval relates to the following drawing numbers: o JTM2160A-P-02
