15 March 2019 · Delegated
Siavonga, 11, Thornhill Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3na
Permission was granted for alterations and a rear extension at 11 Thornhill Park, Ramsey, Isle of Man — a single storey detached dwelling on the southern side of Thornhill Park. The officer's report identified two main planning considerations: the effect of the proposal on the visual amenities of the street scene, and any impact on neighbouring residents. Both were assessed and the application was recommended for approval. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture formally approved the application on 15 March 2019, with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 15 March 2019. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and any effect on neighbouring residents, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Map No. 1 (North)
the application site is within an area recognised as predominantly residential use
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
