10 April 2014 · Delegated
1, Groudle Glen Cottages, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jp
This application sought permission to alter an existing holiday cottage at Cottage 21, Groudle Glen, Onchan, to make it wheelchair accessible. The works included a new porch, a revised driveway, and a dedicated car parking space within the curtilage of the single-storey detached tourist unit. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 10 April 2014. The case officer recommended approval, and the decision was granted subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 10 April 2014. The officer recommended approval, and no conflicts or refusal reasons are recorded in the available evidence.
Onchan Local Plan 2000
The Department will not oppose proposals for the improvement of facilities associated with either The Groudle Glen or Manx Electric Railways where these are appropriate in size, scale and appearance to their location and purpose.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the Dwg No. 01 and Drawing No. 779/010, 779/011, 779/012 and 779/013 received on 28th January 2014.
