16 September 2021 · Delegated
25, Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3he
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a detached bungalow at 25 Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan. The property sits on a corner plot at the junction of Birch Hill Crescent and Hollydene Avenue, adjoining no.27 Birch Hill Crescent to the north and 2 Hollydene Avenue to the west. The main planning considerations were the visual impact on the character and appearance of the site and the wider street scene, and the amenity of neighbouring occupants. Plans were amended during the process following initial concerns about potential overbearing impact raised by the occupants of no.27. The application was decided under delegated powers and permitted on 16 September 2021.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 16 September 2021. The officer considered the visual impact on the character of the site and street scene, as well as the amenity of neighbouring properties. Plans were amended following initial concerns about potential overbearing impact on the occupants of no.27 Birch Hill Crescent.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
