27 July 2010 · Delegated
28, Third Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4na
Permission was granted for the creation of a vehicular access and driveway at 28 Third Avenue, Onchan. The property is an end-of-terrace dwelling in a predominantly residential area, and neighbouring properties of a similar style have already created comparable access arrangements. The officer found that the proposal respects the site and its surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, and design. It was also considered that the development would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape or the amenity of local residents. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and one condition was attached to the approval.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The proposal was found to respect the site and its surroundings in terms of siting, scale, and design, and would not harm the character of the area or the amenity of nearby residents.
Isle of Man 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
Schedule Of Conditions
This permission relates to the creation of vehicular access and driveway shown in drawings DR/PP 001, DR/PP 002 and site plan date stamped 15th March 2010.
