15 January 2021 · Delegated
19, Falkland Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1eg
Permission was granted to convert two flats at 19 Falkland Drive, Onchan back into a single dwelling. The proposal also included the creation of raised rear decking and an additional parking space to the rear of the property. The site is a mid-terrace, two-storey house with rear parking. At the time of the application, it was divided into two flats, one on each floor. The application sought to reunite these into one home. The main planning issues considered were the visual impact of the works and the potential effects on neighbouring properties, particularly regarding overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 15 January 2021. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the development and the potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
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.
the application site is within an area recognised as being predominately residential use under the Onchan Local Plan 2000
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
