30 October 2009 · Delegated
3, Rosedene Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3hf
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a dwelling at 3 Rosedene Avenue, Onchan. The proposal was assessed by the case officer, who visited the site and surrounding area as part of the evaluation. The main planning issues considered were the effect on public amenity, private amenity, and highway safety in the surrounding area. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted on 30 October 2009 under delegated authority. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The key issues assessed were the impact on public and private amenity in the surrounding area and highway safety, all of which were considered acceptable following a site visit.
car parking standards
Policy O/RES/P/21 of the Onchan Local Plan (Planning Circular 1/2000)
General Policy 2
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
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 the location plan and drawing no.s AT1005.1 and AT1005.2 date stamped the 7th August 2009.
