7 December 2020 · Delegated
Fairfield House, Fairfield Avenue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ls
Permission was granted for works at Fairfield House, a two-storey detached property on the southern side of Fairfield Avenue in Ramsey. The application covered the retrospective installation of bi-fold doors, the erection of an extension to replace an existing conservatory, and associated landscaping works. The key planning consideration was the impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling. An amended design (AAM 1/6 Rev B) was submitted during the process and was judged unobjectionable in terms of both scale and character. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 7 December 2020, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 7 December 2020. The amended design, covering scale and character, was judged acceptable in relation to the existing dwelling. One condition was attached to the permission.
General Policy 2
It is considered the proposal would comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan and Residential Design Guide.
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
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
The application site is within an area of 'Predominately Residential' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
Condition 1
The erection of extension to replace existing conservatory and landscaping works hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
