10 December 2018 · Committee
The Dowry, Richmond Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pa
This retrospective application sought permission for a replacement roof at The Dowry, a detached dormer bungalow on Richmond Road, Ramsey. The surrounding area is entirely residential, forming part of an older suburban neighbourhood to the north of Ramsey. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact of the new roof on the character and amenity of the street scene. The Planning Committee, acting on the officer's recommendation to permit, approved the application on 10 December 2018. One condition was attached to the permission.
The Planning Committee approved the retrospective application for the replacement roof. The key planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the street scene, and the proposal was found to be acceptable in that regard.
General Policy 2
the proposal does not adversely affect public amenity and is therefore in accordance with Ramsey Local Plan and General Policy 2 of the IOM Strategic Plan.
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
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing all received on 7th November 2018.
