6 March 2023 · Delegated
11, The Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hp
Permission was granted for a series of works at 11 The Park, Onchan, a detached single-storey property on a corner plot. The proposal involved demolishing an existing glazed timber side extension, removing stone cladding from the front elevation and re-rendering the external walls, erecting a sub room, and installing a 2-metre-high fence along the side and rear boundaries for privacy. The officer assessed the proposal against its potential effects on the visual character of the street scene and on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable. The application was determined under delegated powers and was approved on 6 March 2023.
The application was approved on 6 March 2023. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the appearance of the street scene and on the amenities of neighbouring properties, both of which were found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2
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
Predominantly Residential
The application site is within an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential"
Residential Design Guide
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
