16 May 2014 · Delegated
1, Groudle Glen Cottages, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jp
This application sought permission to add a porch extension to the front elevation and a garage/store extension to the rear of Reception Cottage, a single storey detached building within Groudle Glen Holiday Cottages on Old Groudle Road in Onchan. The key planning issues considered were the impact of the proposed garage on the neighbouring Cottage 22, the effect of the extensions on the existing building, and the overall appearance of the surrounding area. The site sits adjacent to a private residential estate to the north and further holiday cottages of similar form to the east. The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated powers on 16 May 2014, with two conditions attached. The officer's recommendation to permit the development was followed.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application. The officer assessed the impact on the neighbouring Cottage 22, the effect on the existing building, and the appearance of the surrounding area, and recommended approval. The formal decision matched that recommendation.
Policy O/TRT/P/4
Onchan Local Plan 2000
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Policy O/RES/P/21
Onchan Local Plan 2000
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 3
The proposed three windows on the eastern elevation of the garage shall be glazed with obscure glass to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent and permanently retained as such.
