28 February 2011 · Delegated
Hedges, Port Lewaigue Close, Church Road, Port Lewaigue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ah
Permission was granted to replace the existing roof tiles with slate at Hedges, Port Lewaigue Close, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is one of a pair of two-storey semi-detached houses on the eastern side of Port Lewaigue Close. The officer's report noted that the existing red tiles had significantly faded over the years and were further discoloured by moss and lichen growth in places. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved with two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 28 February 2011. The officer recommended approval and the Department of Infrastructure formally granted permission for the replacement roof tiles.
Isle of Man Development Plan Order 1982
The application site is within an area recognised as being an area of “existing residential use”, under the Isle of Man Development Plan Order 1982.
General Policy 2
It is considered that the proposal would be comply with the relevant planning policies of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the installation Replace existing roof tiles with slate as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 17th January 2011.
Conservatory extension to rear of dwelling
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Extension to create additional living accommodation
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Erection of double garage
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application