24 May 2024 · Delegated
The Dowry, Richmond Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pa
The site is in a residential area of Ramsey where houses vary in style, age, and appearance, mostly single or one-and-a-half storey with roof accommodation, some gable elements, dormers, and side extensions. The proposal involved a rear and upwards extension above the garage, installation of front and rear elevation dormers, and a side elevation window and door. Key considerations included visual impact on the house and streetscene, amenity effects on neighbouring properties including Brentwood, White Cottage, and homes at 18, 19, and 20 Ellan Park, plus other matters like criminal activity, fire spread, and water conservation. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application with 3 conditions.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 24 May 2024. This followed assessment of visual impact on the house and streetscene, amenity effects on neighbours, and other matters including criminal activity, fire spread, and water conservation. The officer recommended approval.
general standards towards acceptable development visual and neighbouring amenity, and energy reduction
The proposed works are considered to have an acceptable visual impact and not to result in any unacceptable overlooking or privacy impacts nor harm the general living conditions of the neighbours
promotes development taking account of locality in design
Therefore the proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 (b, c, g) and to meet with the general principles of Environment Policy 42
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
prevent criminal activity and reduce spread of fire
to meet with the general principles of Environment Policy 42, Community Policies 7 and 10
Community Policy 7: The design of new development and the extension and refurbishment of existing buildings and development must, as far as is reasonably practical, pay due regard to existing best practice so as to help prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour. 10.12.2 The Isle of Man Constabulary has suggested that neighbourhood police stations, where the public can meet police officers, are needed to improve community safety. In the majority of cases these will need to be provided within existin g communities as opportunities arise. Consideration should be given to incorporating such facilities in larger new developments in association with other community facilities.
prevent criminal activity and reduce spread of fire
to meet with the general principles of Environment Policy 42, Community Policies 7 and 10
Community Policy 10: Proposals for the layout and development of land will be permitted only where there is provided proper access for fire -fighting vehicles and adequate supplies of water for fire-fighting purposes. 10.13.3 Fire prevention can be improved via the development control processes, and the Department has for many years welcomed input to these processes from the Fire Safety Department. Accordingly,
conserve the Island's water
and Infrastructure Policy 5 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All roofing materials hereby approved for the extension and dormers shall be finished to match the existing roof of the main house and retained as such thereafter.
Condition 3
The dormer cheeks hereby approved shall be finished in dark grey tiles to match the existing dormer cheeks and retained as such thereafter.
