3 October 2005 · Committee
114, Summerhill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1nj
Permission was sought to erect a roof terrace at 114 Summerhill Road, Onchan. The terrace was to be located at the rear of the property. The application was refused by the Committee. The officer's report identified that the elevated position of the roof terrace would allow users to look directly into the rear windows and gardens of neighbouring properties, including those at 112 and 116 Summerhill Road, causing unacceptable overlooking to all surrounding neighbours. The key planning concern was the significant loss of privacy that would result for neighbouring residents, with the terrace providing direct sightlines into private areas that would not otherwise be overlooked.
The application was refused by the Committee on 3 October 2005. The officer recommended refusal on the grounds that the roof terrace, positioned at the rear of the property, would cause serious overlooking of neighbouring properties and gardens, including those at 112 and 116 Summerhill Road, with users able to see directly into rear windows and private outdoor spaces.
