11 June 2025 · Delegated
Springfield, Booilushag, Ballajora Hill, Ballajora, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1bb
Permission was granted for a range of extensions and alterations to Springfield, a two-storey detached L-shaped house at 9 Booilushag, Ballajora, Ramsey. The works include a first floor extension, a garage extension with a balcony above, raising the garage roof level, and a new canopy with a glazed roof. External changes cover the roof, wall cladding, windows, and balconies, alongside the installation of replacement solar panels and air source heat pumps. The site sits to the northeast of Booilushag, with fields to the north, Port Mooar Bay to the east, and detached houses to the south and west. Officers considered the design of the building, its effect on the character and streetscene of the area, and the potential impact on neighbouring amenity. The application was approved on 11 June 2025 under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 11 June 2025 by the Director of Planning and Building Control acting under delegated authority. Officers assessed the proposal against the design of the building, its impact on the character and streetscene of the area, and the amenities of neighbouring residents, and found it acceptable on all counts.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to have no adverse impact on the character and streetscene of the area and neighbouring amenities. Therefore, it is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g)
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies that are considered materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning application: o General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) PPS and NPD
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
