25 May 2010 · Committee
88, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2au
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached dwelling on a plot at King Edward Road in Onchan, Isle of Man. The site sits at the western edge of the built-up area and slopes downward from north to south toward the sea. It previously contained a vacant dwelling. The application was decided by the Planning Committee, which approved it in line with the officer's recommendation. Three conditions were attached to the permission. The site has a notable planning history, with eight prior applications recorded, suggesting the land has been subject to development consideration over a number of years.
The Planning Committee approved the application to erect a detached dwelling on the site. The officer also recommended approval. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
Policy O/RES/P/9 of Planning Circular 1/2000 (Onchan Local Plan)
residential development in other parts of Onchan
The erection of new residential properties may be permitted within areas designated for residential use where these would fit in with the density, massing, design and character of existing adjacent dwellings.
General Policy 2
the development of land that is zoned for residential development must be undertaken in accordance with the brief in the relevant 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
Housing Policy 6
Development of land which is zoned for residential development must be undertaken in accordance with the brief in the relevant area plan
Housing Policy 6: Development of land which is zoned for residential development must be undertaken in accordance with the brief in the relevant area plan, or, in the absence of a brief, in accordance with the criteria in paragraph 6.2 of this Plan. Briefs will encourage good and innovative design, and will not be needlessly prescriptive. 8.8 Groups of Houses in the Countryside 8.8.1 There are in the countryside man y small groups of dwellings which, whilst not having the character of, or the full range of services usually provided in a village, nevertheless have a sense of place and community. These groups are found variously at crossroads, in places sheltered by trees or topography or around chapels, abandoned mills or smithys. 8.8.2 Adding further dwellings to these groups may not accord with our strategic objectives relating to settlements and sustainability but may assist in meeting the need of rural areas; may maintain social and family associations and assist in sustaining the rural economy; and may reduce the pressure for purely sporadic and isolated development which the Department would not support. Such additions would also need to be sensitively related to the existing settlement pattern and the landscape. 8.8.3 In the most recent local and Area Plans, the Department has in fact identified a number of these opportunities and in future Area Plans all groups of houses in the countryside will be assessed for d evelopment potential by identifying the village envelope or curtilage and providing the opportunity for appropriate development within this area. There may be some settlements where no additional dwellings will be permitted. In considering the definition o f this curtilage or envelope, particular regard will be had to the value of existing spaces in terms of their contribution to the general character of the settlement or to public amenity more generally. It is important, however that such development is controlled by the development plan process rather than as ad hoc decisions taken in isolation. 8.9 New Agricultural Dwellings 8.9.1 As is indicated in Chapter 7 (at Section 7.14), permission will not be granted for new agricultural dwellings in the countryside unless there is real agricultural need demonstrated sufficient to off-set the general planning objections to new dwellings in the countryside. 8.9.2 Agricultural need should be established having regard to: (a) what living accommodation has been built on, or in association with the farm holding in the past, and how it is now occupied; and (b) who will occupy the proposed dwelling, and what role they will play in the operation of the farm; in some circumstances, there will be a legitimate need for a dwelling for a retiring farmer who proposes to vacate the farmhouse but to continue to assist on the farm.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing no.s K116/P/10-11, K116/P/10-12, K116/P/10-14, K116/P/10-15, K116/P/10-16, K116/P/11-11 date stamped the 18th December 2009 and drawing no.s K116/P/10-17 rev. A, K116/P/11-12 rev. A, K116/P/12-11 rev. A and K116/P/12-12 rev. A date stamped the 19th March 2010.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of development a scheme of landscaping that specifically relates to screen planting along the western boundary of the application site with adjoining properties Braemar and The Long House must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. Such planting should serve to reinforce the boundary between existing and proposed properties as well as aiding to limit the impact of the proposed development on the residential amenity of those existing properties. Thereafter, all planting comprised in the agreed scheme must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwellings, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.
demolition of existing dwelling and creation of four apartment buildings housing 42 apartments
demolition of existing dwelling and creation of four two storey blocks, housing 30 apartments
erection of four apartment blocks each containing three apartments with parking provisions and landscaping
creation of a layout for six residential dwellings and garages, roadway and drainage
residential development to provide plots for four detached dwellings with associated roads and drainage and creation of a new access
erection of a dwelling on plot 4 of the four plots approved under previous planning application 07/02101/B
erection of a detached dwelling on plot 2 of the four plots approved under previous planning application 07/02101/B
erection of a detached dwelling on plot 3 of the four plots approved under previous planning application 07/02101/B
