17 December 2024 · Delegated
Merryhills, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2td
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached garden room to the rear of Merryhills, a detached one-and-a-half storey dwelling with dormer accommodation on Lezayre Road, Ramsey. The property has gardens to both the front and rear, and sits to the south of Lezayre Road with Milntown and a golf course to the west. The main planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and any effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were assessed and the proposal was found to be acceptable. The application was decided under delegated authority and approved on 17 December 2024, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 17 December 2024. The key planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and any effect on neighbouring amenities, both of which were found to be acceptable.
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
