24 May 2019 · Delegated
Eastleigh, Crescent Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2jr
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a bungalow on Eastleigh Crescent Road, Ramsey, as amendments to a previously approved planning application (18/00439/B). The changes included demolishing the existing conservatory and replacing it with an extension, and constructing a larger porch than had previously been approved. The site is a bungalow within a residential area to the south of Ramsey. The street is characterised by properties set back from the road with generous front gardens, low walls, and hedges. The property itself has an approximately 1-metre-tall front boundary wall with a large hedge, and a street tree stands in front of the plot. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 24 May 2019.
The application was permitted on 24 May 2019 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation. Key planning considerations included the impact on neighbouring properties and parking and highway safety.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
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
Area of Predominantly Residential Use
General Policy 2 applies to proposals that are in accordance with the land-use zoning
