3 May 2024 · Delegated
7, Grand Island, Bride Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uq
Permission was granted for the erection of a garden shed and a wall arch for planting at 7 Grand Island, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a detached dwellinghouse with off-road parking and gardens on all sides, situated within a cul-de-sac of nine similar homes that was still under construction at the time of the application. The main planning questions were whether the additions would harm the character of the house and its appearance within the streetscene, and whether they would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 3 May 2024, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 3 May 2024. The key planning considerations were whether the shed and wall arch would harm the character of the dwellinghouse and its streetscene setting, and whether neighbouring amenity would be affected. Both issues were resolved in favour of the proposal.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
the proposal accords with the aims and objectives of the Design Guide and with 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
