14 May 2015 · Delegated
5, Royal Terrace, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ee
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached double garage to the rear of 5 Royal Terrace, Onchan. The property is one of nine three-storey terraced houses whose rear gardens back onto a rear lane. The rear of the property was already used as a cleared car parking area. The rear lane features a variety of existing garages with both flat and pitched roofs, providing a context in which the proposed garage was considered acceptable. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved on 14 May 2015, subject to two conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 14 May 2015, subject to two conditions. The officer also recommended approval. The site sits within the rear curtilage of a mid-terrace property backing onto a rear lane where a variety of garage styles already exist, and the rear area was already used for car parking.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
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
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
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
EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WILL GENERALLY NOT BE OPPOSED
CAR PARKING STANDARDS OF AT LEAST THREE SPACES PER DWELLING WHICH MAY INCLUDE A GARAGE
PERMISSION WILL NOT GENERALLY BE FORTHCOMING FOR EXTENSIONS OR CONVERSIONS WHICH RESULT IN A LOSS OF PARKING SPACE BEHIND THE BUILDING LINE
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be available for the parking of private motor vehicles associated with 5, Royal Terrace. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking.
