7 June 2011 · Delegated
5, Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jq
Permission was granted for an extension to the dwelling at 5 Majestic Drive, Onchan, a two-storey property on the eastern side of Majestic Drive with neighbouring properties to the north and east. During the application process, amended plans were submitted to address concerns raised by a neighbouring occupier, specifically relating to the design of the roof. The officer considered the key planning issues of land use, impact on private amenity, and impact on public amenity before recommending approval. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority on 7 June 2011.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The key planning issues considered were land use, impact on private amenity, and impact on public amenity. Amended plans were submitted during the process to address design concerns about the roof raised by a neighbouring occupier. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
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
Paragraph 8.12.1
As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the first floor extension as shown in drawings 03 and 02 received 10th March 2011 and 01 Rev A received 28th April 2011.
