Alterations and erection of extensions

39, Groudle Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ef

Received27 Oct 2008

Validated3 Nov 2008

Decided20 Jan 2009

3 months

Received27 Oct 2008

Validated3 Nov 2008

Decided20 Jan 2009

3 months

Why Was This Approved?

✓Alterations and extensions to a detached dormer bungalow on Groudle Road, Onchan
✓Visual appearance within the street scene assessed as acceptable
✓Potential impacts on neighbouring amenity considered
✓Southern boundary includes a 2-metre hedgerow and semi-mature trees
✓Decision made under delegated authority with three conditions attached
✓design
✓amenity
✓trees
✓Visual appearance upon the street scene
✓Potential impacts upon the neighbouring amenities

Permission was granted for alterations and extensions to a detached dormer bungalow at 39 Groudle Road, Onchan. The property sits on the southern side of Groudle Road and has a southern boundary defined by a 2-metre high hedgerow and two semi-mature trees of approximately 4 to 5 metres in height. The officer's assessment focused on two main issues: the visual appearance of the proposed works within the street scene, and any potential impacts on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable. The application was approved on 20 January 2009 by the Acting Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, subject to three conditions.

The application was approved by the Acting Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority on 20 January 2009. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the street scene and potential effects on neighbouring amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable.

Site Observations

•The site represents the curtilage of 39 Groudle Road, Onchan, which is a detached dormer bungalow, located on the southern side of Groudle Road.
•The southern boundary treatment of the application site consists of a 2 metre high hedgerow and two semi-mature trees which are between 4 and 5 metres approximately in height.

Policies Assessed (1)

POLICY2

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

the proposals would be acceptable for the reasons given previously within this report and therefore comply with the relevant planning policies

Conditions (3)

1
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
2
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations and erection of extensions as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 08 0406 01, 08 0406 02, 08 0406 03 and 08 0406 04 all received on 27th October 2008.
3
Condition 3
Obscure glazing (Grade 5) shall be installed in the south elevation of both of the first floor en-suite windows and shall be kept and maintained thereafter.