3 October 2014 · Delegated
27, Governors Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ay
Permission was granted at 27 Governors Road, Onchan, Isle of Man for a set of alterations to the property. These comprised the installation of two replacement roof lights, the replacement of an existing window with French doors, and the blocking up of a kitchen door. The works were linked to a concurrent application reference 14/00811/CON. The application was handled under delegated authority by case officer Mr Trevor Wilson and signed off by M Gallagher. The officer recommended approval and the formal decision confirmed permission was granted on 3 October 2014. The available evidence does not set out detailed planning reasons beyond the officer's recommendation to permit the works.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 3 October 2014. The officer recommended approval and the decision notice confirmed permission was granted. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area 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
BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS
Windows not readily visible from a public thoroughfare must have the same or similar pattern of glazing bars as the originals
Alterations and Extensions
general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.