8 April 2009 · Delegated
Communal/Landlords, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ln
The application sought approval to replace existing balcony enclosures at Kings Court on Queens Promenade, Ramsey, with new uPVC frames incorporating three tilt-and-turn openings. The design was intended to serve both existing balconies and any future balcony enclosures residents might wish to install. The site sits within a predominantly residential area under the Ramsey South Local Plan. The officer assessed the proposal against Isle of Man Strategic Plan Policy GP2, which sets out the general criteria for acceptable development, including respect for the character of the surroundings, amenity of local residents, and satisfactory amenity standards. The proposal was found to meet these criteria and was permitted under delegated authority.
The officer concluded that the replacement of timber frames with uPVC balcony enclosures was acceptable in terms of design, impact on the surrounding townscape, and residential amenity. The proposal complied with the relevant criteria of Strategic Plan Policy GP2 and was consistent with the predominantly residential land-use designation for the area.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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 submitted Location Plan, Window Detail and Photographs all received on 17th February, 2009.
