Approval in principle to demolish existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Demolition of existing dwelling to make way for two new detached dwellings
• ✓Site assessed as large enough to accommodate two dwellings without harming local character
• ✓Surrounding area contains a variety of house types and styles
• ✓Single-storey dwellings considered the most appropriate form, with roofspace accommodation potentially acceptable
• ✓Sufficient amenity space could be achieved on the site
• ✓A natural building line between neighbouring properties informed the layout assessment
• ✓character
• ✓amenity
• ✓design
• ✓size of the application site and assessing whether two dwellings could be accommodated whilst being in keeping with the character of the surrounding area
• ✓single storey dwellings would be the most appropriate form of development, although accommodation within the roofspace may be acceptable
• ✓site could be developed appropriately and have sufficient amenity space
• ✓natural building line occurs between the properties to the east and west

This application sought approval in principle to demolish the existing dwelling at 41 Groudle Road, Onchan, and replace it with two detached dwellings. The key planning question was whether the site was large enough to accommodate two homes in a way that would be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. Officers noted that the surrounding area features a variety of house types and styles, and that a natural building line exists between the properties to the east and west of the site. Single-storey dwellings were considered the most appropriate form of development, though accommodation within the roofspace was also regarded as potentially acceptable. The application was permitted on 19 May 2006 under delegated authority. Officers were satisfied that the site could be developed appropriately with sufficient amenity space for both dwellings.

The application was permitted on a delegated basis. Officers concluded that the site was large enough to accommodate two dwellings while remaining in keeping with the character of the surrounding area, that sufficient amenity space could be provided, and that single-storey development with possible roofspace accommodation was the most appropriate form for the site. The formal decision record lists 6 conditions.

Conditions (6)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to the erection of two detached dwellings on the land defined by the red line as shown on drawing no. 0329/PL02 date stamped the 18th January 2006.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   Each dwelling must be single storey in height. Accommodation within the roofspace is acceptable.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   Each dwelling must have its own means of access onto Groudle Road.

5. 5

   Condition 5

   The curtilage of each dwelling must include facility to allow a vehicle to turn within the site so that it can exit in a forward gear.

6. 6

   Condition 6

   The position of the two dwellings must take account of the natural building line that occurs between the two properties to the east and west of the application site.

Planning History (2)

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