7 October 2019 · Delegated
13, Queens Valley, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ng
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to the existing conservatory, along with a two-storey extension to house a lift shaft, at 13 Queens Valley, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a large detached two-storey dwelling in an L-shaped arrangement, including single-storey garages, set within a modern cul-de-sac of similar large dwellings in Ballure. The rear of the site is bounded by a tall stone wall and vegetation adjoining the A2 Road. Amended plans were submitted during the course of the application. The main planning issues considered were whether the proposed works would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the dwelling and wider street scene, and whether they would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 7 October 2019, subject to two conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 7 October 2019. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and wider street scene, and the effect on neighbouring amenity. Both were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
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
Predominantly Residential
The proposal site is situated in an area covered by the Ramsey Local Plan 1998. Within this plan it is zoned as Predominantly Residential.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The external finishes of the lift shaft shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, colour and finish.
