11 August 2021 · Delegated
12, Mount View Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4bu
This application sought permission to create a decked area at 12 Mount View Road, Onchan, along with a new doorway formed from an existing window to provide access to the deck. The property is a detached one-and-a-half storey bungalow on the south side of Mount View Road, flanked by similar dwellings. Dense tall hedging runs along the southern and eastern boundaries, and the land to the south falls away with the natural topography. The main planning considerations were the visual effect on the character and appearance of the site and the wider street scene, and any impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents. The site is not within a Conservation Area and is not a listed or registered building. The application was permitted on 11 August 2021 through delegated decision, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 11 August 2021 under delegated authority. The officer considered the key planning issues of visual impact on the street scene and effect on residential amenity, and recommended approval. The site is not within a Conservation Area and does not involve a listed building.
General Policy 2
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
