31 July 2014 · Delegated
17, Birchleigh Close, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ex
This application sought permission for alterations, an extension, and the installation of dormer windows to a dwelling at 17 Birchleigh Close, Onchan. The site shares its north-eastern boundary with the neighbouring property at number 18, where an existing flat-roofed garage runs along the rear part of that boundary. The officer considered three main planning issues: the potential for overlooking, loss of light, or an overbearing effect on neighbouring properties; the visual impact on the street scene; and whether adequate parking could be provided within the site. The officer noted that the neighbouring property sits at a higher floor level than the application dwelling and also has a single-storey rear extension. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application under delegated powers on 31 July 2014, subject to two conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 31 July 2014. The officer assessed the proposal against its potential impact on neighbouring amenities, the appearance of the street scene, and parking provision, and recommended approval. The decision was made under delegated powers with two conditions attached.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposals is considered to comply with the relevant polices of the Strategic Plan
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
Onchan Local Plan
the proposal does not adversely affect public or private amenity and is therefore in accordance with policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan
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 development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the additional parking area has been provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drwg 03). Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
