22 June 2023 · Delegated
62, Majestic Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jl
Permission was granted for alterations to create ancillary accommodation within the existing garage block and to provide a new roof to the property at 62 Majestic Drive, Onchan. The site is a two-storey split-level dwelling on the southern side of a cul-de-sac, with its rear elevation overlooking the coast. The property already features large upper patio areas and balconies on its southwest and southeast elevations. During the application process, plans were amended to remove a proposed patio door with Juliet balcony, following comments from the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 3 Lag Birragh Drive. The officer's assessment covered the visual impact of the proposal, its effects on neighbouring properties, and highway safety. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 22 June 2023.
The application was permitted on 22 June 2023 under delegated authority. The officer assessed visual impact, effects on neighbouring properties, and highway safety, and recommended approval. Plans were amended during the process to remove a patio door with Juliet balcony following concerns raised by a neighbouring property.
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
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
Transport Policy 7
The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards.
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Environment Policy 42
focus on the visual design of developments
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
Strategic Policy 3b
the visual design of developments
