4 December 2015 · Delegated
25, Balleigh Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3nq
Permission was granted for the installation of a flue to the dwelling at 25 Balleigh Court, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 4 December 2015 by delegated authority. The main planning consideration was the visual impact of the flue on the street scene and on the appearance of the property. The officer assessed that the flue would not be visible from Clifton Drive because it is located to the rear of the dwelling and sits lower than the roof ridge. Although the flue would be visible from the rear communal parking area, this was not considered sufficient reason to refuse the application. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 4 December 2015 under delegated powers. The key planning consideration was visual impact on the street scene and the property itself. The officer found the flue would not be visible from Clifton Drive as it sits to the rear of the dwelling and below the roof ridge, and while it would be visible from the rear communal parking area, this was considered acceptable.
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
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
Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998
zoned under the Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998 as being within an area of 'predominantly residential'
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Within one month of the installation of the flue it is required that the flue should be painted/finished in a colour to match the colour of the painted eastern elevation of the dwelling (Nr 25 Balleigh Court) except for the upper section of the flue which projects above roof eves level, this upper section is required to be painted in a dark grey (to match roof titles) and retained thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning and Building Control Directorate.
