5 December 2016 · Delegated
Baldromma, Jurby Road, Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2eb
Permission was granted for ground floor extensions to a detached bungalow at Baldromma Beg, Jurby Road, Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is set back approximately 10 metres from the highway, has a hipped roof and painted render finish, and sits within spacious grounds. The main planning considerations were whether the proposed extensions would harm the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and whether they would have an adverse effect on the surrounding area and street scene. The application was approved on 5 December 2016 by delegated decision, with one condition attached.
The application was approved on 5 December 2016 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the impact of the extensions on the character and appearance of the existing bungalow and the effect on the surrounding area and street scene, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 3
As the land is not zoned for development General Policy 3 would be applicable
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
