30 August 2023 · Delegated
Underhill, Lezayre Road, Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2aj
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to Underhill, an existing semi-detached dwelling on Lezayre Road, Lezayre. The proposal also included a new garden office and the relocation of an oil tank. The main planning considerations were the visual impact of the works on the dwelling itself and on the character and appearance of the streetscene and surrounding area, alongside any effects on the living conditions of neighbouring residents. Revised drawings were submitted during the application process to show the position of the existing driveway and to clarify the size of the proposed oil tank. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 30 August 2023.
The application was permitted on 30 August 2023 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact on the dwelling, the streetscene, and the surrounding area, as well as any effects on neighbouring amenity, and recommended approval.
general standards towards acceptable development visual and neighbouring amenity
The extension, oil tank and rear home office shed are all considered to have an acceptable visual and amenity impact and not to harm the living conditions of the neighbours
promote good design and use of local materials and character
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies considered materially relevant to the assessment
general standards towards acceptable development visual and neighbouring amenity, and energy reduction
The proposed rear extension is considered to be unobjectionable having acceptable visual and amenity impact in line with General Policy 2 (b, c, g)
supports principle of residential development in zoned areas
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies considered materially relevant to the assessment
promotes development taking account of locality in design
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies considered materially relevant to the assessment
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.''
prevent criminal activity and reduce spread of fire
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies considered materially relevant to the assessment
conserve the Island's water
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies considered materially relevant to the assessment