7 August 2020 · Delegated
Pineview, Beaumont Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2hn
Permission was granted for a rear extension at Pine View, 3 Beaumont Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse situated to the north of the highway within its residential curtilage. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposed extension on the character of the area, and the potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. Both were considered acceptable. The application was approved by delegated authority on 7 August 2020, subject to one condition.
The Director of Planning and Building Control approved the application on 7 August 2020. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the extension and its potential effect on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
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'
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
