29 April 2015 · Delegated
3, Birchleigh Close, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4ex
This application sought permission to carry out alterations and erect dormers on a residential bungalow at 3 Birchleigh Close, Onchan. The property sits in a cul-de-sac alongside similar bungalows and some two-storey houses, and is set higher than the highway with a flat-roofed garage to the side. The main planning considerations were the potential impact on neighbouring amenities — including overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing effect — and the visual impact on the dwelling and streetscene. The application was permitted on 29 April 2015 under delegated authority. The officer concluded that, on balance, the proposal did not conflict with the relevant policies of the Strategic Plan or the Onchan Local Plan.
The application was permitted on 29 April 2015 under delegated authority. The officer concluded the proposal was not in conflict with relevant strategic or local plan policies. The key planning considerations were potential impacts on neighbouring amenity and the visual effect on the streetscene, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Extensions and alterations to existing residential property will generally not be opposed where such proposals are appropriate in terms of scale, massing, design, appearance and impact on adjacent property.
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the written statement (Planning Circular 1/2000) that accompanies the Onchan Local Plan
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 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
proposals to extend or install dormer windows
elsewhere on the Close at nos. 16
proposals to extend or install dormer windows
proposals to extend or install dormer windows
proposals to extend or install dormer windows
proposals to extend or install dormer windows
