9 May 2014 · Delegated
Nirvana, Ramsey Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7py
This application sought permission to construct raised decking to the rear elevation of a dwelling called Nirvana on Ramsey Road, Laxey. The property is a modern single-storey detached bungalow on the southern side of Ramsey Road, with views over Glen Road running through the centre of Laxey Village. The main planning considerations were the potential effects on neighbouring amenities, including overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing impact, as well as the visual impact on the character of the street scene. Both issues were assessed and the proposal was found to be acceptable. The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated powers on 9 May 2014, with one condition attached.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application under delegated powers. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on neighbouring amenities such as overlooking and loss of light, and the visual effect on the street scene, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
