1 November 2018 · Delegated
Eastleigh, Crescent Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2jr
Permission was granted for a range of alterations and additions to a bungalow at Eastleigh, Crescent Road, Ramsey. The works included a replacement roof to the main house and conservatory, a larger porch, a larger rear bay window, replacement of the existing garage with a new garage and shed, and construction of a new boundary wall and gates. During the application, an amended plan was submitted reducing the proposed boundary wall height to 1.5 metres. The site is a bungalow within a residential area to the south of Ramsey, where properties sit back from the highway with generous front gardens. The main planning considerations were the impact on neighbouring properties and parking and highway safety. The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority on 1 November 2018, with three conditions attached.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on neighbouring properties and parking and highway safety, both of which were found to be acceptable. An amended plan was submitted during the process, reducing the proposed boundary wall height to 1.5 metres.
General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
2. All external facing and roofing materials to be used in the development, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building, in respect of their colour and finish. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Condition 3
3. The boundary wall, hereby approved, shall be built in strict accordance with the submitted Drawing. No:01 - Site Plans Rev 'A', date-stamped as having been received 03 August 2018. The height of the masonry sections of the wall between the pillars shall not exceed 1.5m above the existing ground level of the abutting pavement. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
