3 May 2019 · Delegated
The Dowry, Richmond Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pa
Permission was granted for a range of alterations to The Dowry, a detached dormer bungalow on Richmond Road, Ramsey. The works proposed included a replacement front porch, enlargement of the existing rear dormer, removal of a chimney, and a replacement roof to the existing conservatory. The property sits within an established residential area to the north of Ramsey, with entirely residential surroundings and a public footpath along its northern boundary. The main planning considerations were the visual impact on the street scene and any effect on neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 3 May 2019 under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the visual character of the street scene and on neighbouring properties, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant polices of the Strategic Plan and the Ramsey Local Plan
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
