3 December 2012 · Delegated
7, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1lj
Permission was granted for the erection of a sun room enclosure below an existing balcony at Flat 7, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property forms part of a nine-storey apartment block. The surrounding area includes a mix of shopping, leisure, worship, and residential uses. The officer noted that the building already has a mixture of flats with both enclosed and open balconies. The application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure under delegated powers on 30 November 2012, subject to two conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 30 November 2012. Permission was granted subject to two conditions. The proposal was considered acceptable in the context of the nine-storey apartment block and its mixed-use surroundings.
General Policy 2
Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords to the provisions of General Policy 2
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 8.12.1
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval for the erection of sun room enclosure below existing balcony relates to drawing detailing the location plan and site plan and DRG No C/6033/1 all date stamped 22nd October 2012.
