3 December 2025 · Delegated
5, Maple Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3hg
The application sought to extend a single-storey bungalow at 5 Maple Avenue, Onchan — a property with a side integral garage and gable roof, located in a predominantly residential area near the junction with Poplar Close. The proposal involved adding single-storey extensions to both side elevations and altering doors and windows on the rear elevation. The site is not within a Conservation Area. The key planning issues assessed were the impact on the visual character of the street scene, effects on neighbouring amenity, and highway safety and parking. Onchan Commissioners also recommended approval. The officer concluded that the extensions would have no significant impact on public or private amenities, and the application was permitted under delegated authority in line with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
The proposal was approved because it was judged to have no significant impacts on the visual amenity of the street scene, neighbouring properties, or highway safety. It was found to accord with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
It is concluded that the planning application would have no significant impacts upon public or private amenities and therefore accords with the provisions set out in 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
Residential Design Guide 2021
It is concluded that the planning application would have no significant impacts upon public or private amenities and therefore accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
