24 July 2014 · Delegated
Flat 1, Belvedere Court, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ag
Permission was granted for a range of alterations to Belvedere Court, a six-storey apartment block on a corner plot where Hope Street meets Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey. The works included creating a lower garden level, erecting a storm porch, forming a ramp for access and bin storage, altering windows to a basement flat, and installing external lighting. Some elements — including a mural on the rear west gable wall, reinstatement of a flagpole, and roof turret railings — were applied for retrospectively. The building's rear elevation faces a service lane visible from the Quay and was noted as highly visible but of limited architectural interest. The officer assessed the proposal against its effect on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene, and on the amenities of local residents. The application was approved under delegated authority on 24 July 2014, with one condition attached, following the officer's conclusion that the works were acceptable on both counts.
The application was permitted on 24 July 2014 under delegated authority. The officer considered the works acceptable in terms of their impact on the character and appearance of the property and street scene, and on the amenities of local residents.
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
Paragraph 6.7.1
Our environment is improved by the provision of works of art in public places, particularly if that art reflects the cultural traditions or history of a particular area.
Policy R/E/P6 'Terraces'
There will be a general presumption in favour of retention of traditional uniform frontages on all pre 1920's buildings in terraces
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
