20 November 2020 · Delegated
9, Balleigh Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3nl
Permission was granted for the erection of a single storey extension at Enayjay, 9 Balleigh Park, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey attached house on the northern side of Balleigh Park. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the extension on the amenities of neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 20 November 2020 under delegated authority, with one condition attached.
The Head of Development Management approved the application under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on neighbouring amenities, which was assessed and found to be acceptable.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan - General Policy 2
It is considered the proposal would comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan - General Policy 2
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
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDE 2019
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
