22 May 2009 · Delegated
28, Majestic Close, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jh
The application sought approval for alterations and extensions to a two-storey detached house on the eastern side of Majestic Close, a residential cul-de-sac in Onchan. Two single-storey extensions were proposed to the northern elevation: a games room measuring 6.5m wide, 7.9m deep, and 4m to the ridge; and a smaller garage extension measuring 2.8m wide, 6.7m deep, and 4.1m to the ridge. The site sits within a predominantly residential zone under the Onchan Local Plan Order 2000 and is not within a Conservation Area or any area of landscape sensitivity. The key planning issues were whether the extensions respected the character of the site and surroundings, and whether highway and amenity standards were met. Due to ground level differences, the games room extension would sit below highway level, limiting its visual impact from the street. Both extensions were judged to be in keeping with the existing dwelling and neighbouring properties.
The extensions were approved because both were considered to respect the siting, scale, form, and design of the existing property and the wider Majestic Close streetscene. The games room extension's visual impact was further reduced by the ground level difference between the site and the highway. Highway access and amenity standards were also found to be satisfactory.
Onchan Local Plan Order 2000
The property has been zoned under The Onchan Local Plan Order 2000 as being within an area of "predominately residential"
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning
General Policy 2
It is considered that the proposal would comply with the relevant planning policies
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
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Schedule Of Conditions
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions to dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 972.1, 972.2, 972.3 REV1 and 972.4 all received on 18th February 2009.
Schedule Of Conditions
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Schedule Of Conditions
Should the bushes along the northern and western boundary in the immediate locality of the proposed garage, which within 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
