12 September 2014 · Delegated
9, St. Patricks View, Ramsey Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ur
This application sought permission to replace the existing glazed roof of a rear conservatory with roof tiles at 9 St Patricks View, Peel. The property is a detached two-storey house within a small cul-de-sac of nine dwellings built in the early 2000s. The conservatory, which faces towards Ramsey Road, has a footprint of approximately 2.7m by 5.1m and rises to 3.5m at its apex. The main planning consideration was whether the change in roofing material would adversely affect the appearance of the property or the amenity of neighbouring residents. The officer recommended the proposal be permitted. Permission was granted on 12 September 2014 under delegated authority.
The application was permitted on 12 September 2014 under delegated authority. The key planning question was whether replacing the glazed conservatory roof with roof tiles would harm the appearance of the property or affect neighbouring amenity. The officer recommended approval, and permission was granted.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to accord with the principles of GP2
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 2c
in accordance with General Policy 2c and 2g
