16 February 2021 · Delegated
5, Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jq
Permission was granted for the erection of a replacement extension at 5 Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey detached dwelling on a corner plot, with an existing single-storey conservatory filling the gap between the two arms of the L-shaped building. The main planning considerations were the visual impact of the proposed development on the character of the area and the potential effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were assessed and found to be acceptable. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 16 February 2021, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 16 February 2021. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the replacement extension on the character of the area and any effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
It is considered that the planning application is in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Onchan Local Plan Written Statement (Planning Circular 1/2000)
The following policy within the Onchan Local Plan Written Statement (Planning Circular 1/2000) that accompanies the Onchan Local Plan is also considered relevant
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
erection of dwelling with integral garage
material relevant to the current application
erection of dwelling with garage, Plot 5, Majestic Drive, Onchan
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extension to dwelling which was approved in June 2011. This sought to replace the existing sector shaped conservatory with a two story conservatory with conical roof
material relevant to the current application
Erection of first floor and two storey extensions to dwelling
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