14 November 2019 · Delegated
23, Cooil Breryck, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3hl
Permission was granted for the replacement of a garage door with a doorway and the extension of the driveway at 23 Cooil Breryk, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a 1970s-style detached dormer bungalow located at the end of a cul-de-sac. It sits approximately 10 metres further back from the road than neighbouring dwellings, and the garage itself is positioned around 1.4 metres closer to the road than the main front elevation. The key planning issue considered was the visual impact of the proposed works on the street scene. The application was approved by delegated decision, with two conditions attached.
The application was approved on 14 November 2019. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the street scene, which was assessed as acceptable given the property's position at the end of a cul-de-sac and its greater setback from the road compared to neighbouring dwellings.
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
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
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
The application site is within an area of 'Predominantly Residential' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
Residential Design Guidance of July 2019
Residential Design Guidance of July 2019 is also relevant.
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 development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the parking area has been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
