Construction of double garage

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Construction of a double garage at a detached dwelling in a cul-de-sac
• ✓Garage location considered to have limited visual impact on the street scene
• ✓Privacy of neighbouring property identified as a key consideration
• ✓Condition proposed to prevent use of the garage roof as an amenity area
• ✓character
• ✓privacy
• ✓amenity
• ✓effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Rudder House and the surrounding area
• ✓on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, with particular regard to loss of privacy

Permission was granted for the construction of a double garage at Rudder House, Westbourne Close, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and already has a driveway, turning area, and an attached single-vehicle garage. The front garden is heavily landscaped, with the rear boundary sitting approximately 2.5 to 3 metres higher than the driveway level. The officer assessed two main issues: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Rudder House and its surroundings, and the potential impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly in terms of loss of privacy. The garage location was noted as being set in a corner at the end of the cul-de-sac, where it was considered to offer limited visual benefit or harm to the street scene. The officer recommended approval with a condition that the roof of the garage should not be used as a balcony, roof garden, or similar amenity space.

The application was permitted on 28 April 2017 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, subject to a condition preventing the garage roof from being used as a balcony, roof garden, or similar amenity area. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of Rudder House and the surrounding area, and the potential effect on the privacy of neighbouring occupiers.

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