11 September 2018 · Delegated
Sunlaws, Whitebridge Avenue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pw
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a bungalow called Sunlaws on Whitebridge Avenue, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The site sits in the north-west part of Ramsey, north of the Sulby river, in a residential area where properties are typically linear in design, running parallel to the road across wide plots. The officer assessed three main planning issues: whether the proposal would fit the character and appearance of the area, whether it would affect neighbouring residents, and whether parking and highway safety would be adequately maintained. The application was recommended for approval and the decision was issued on 11 September 2018. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision. The key planning considerations were the character and appearance of the extension, its impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety, all of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
Development within land-use zones
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.
Condition 2
2. All external facing and roofing materials to be used in the development, hereby approved, shall match those of the existing building where appropriate, in respect of their type, colour and finish.
