6 August 2020 · Delegated
2, Royal Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uf
This application sought permission to erect a first floor extension at 2 Royal Park, Ramsey, a two-storey detached dwellinghouse with an attached garage on its west elevation. The property sits towards the end of a residential housing development and has two off-road parking spaces to the front. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the proposed extension on the surrounding area and any effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 6 August 2020.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 6 August 2020. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact on the surrounding area and its potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy.
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
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 designated as 'Predominantly Residential'
Residential Design Guidance
provides advice on the design of new houses and extensions to existing property
