26 February 2015 · Delegated
14, Balleigh Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3nn
Permission was granted for the installation of decking in the rear garden of 14 Balleigh Park, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 26 February 2015 under delegated powers. The officer considered two main planning issues: whether the decking would affect the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area, and whether it would harm the amenities of nearby residents. The site was noted to have a level garden area with a retaining wall, beyond which the land drops away, with a boundary fence shared with fields approximately 1 metre from the retaining wall. The application was approved subject to one condition.
The application was permitted on 26 February 2015 under delegated powers. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area, and on the amenities of neighbouring residents, and found it acceptable. One condition was attached to the approval.
Predominantly Residential
The application site is within an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential"
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider General Policy 2 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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
