20 January 2026 · Delegated
6, Sandringham Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hh
The proposal is for alterations to doors and windows on the front, side and rear elevations of 6 Sandringham Drive, Onchan. The site is a semi-detached house within a set of paired semi-detached houses with a very similar front elevation pattern. The front window changes break the existing symmetry, but the change was considered small and not severe enough to warrant refusal. The decision also notes that the proposal does not create any additional vantage point, and therefore is considered to have no additional overlooking impact. The application was determined to approve the works, with one condition attached.
The application was determined to be approved. The decision considered that although the front window would be shorter and break the symmetry of the pair, the alteration was not severe enough to justify refusal. It was also concluded that the change would not introduce an additional vantage point and would not lead to additional overlooking impact.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
It is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
it is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
