24 December 2015 · Delegated
803, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1lp
This application sought permission to install a glazed PVC framed enclosure to an existing balcony at flat 803, Kings Court, Ramsey. The flat is on the 8th floor of the north elevation of the block, overlooking Dale Street. Kings Court is described in the officer report as the northernmost and largest of two prominent apartment blocks in this part of Ramsey, located off Queens Promenade. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 24 December 2015, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 24 December 2015 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. No refusal reasons or conditions are recorded in the available evidence.
Strategic Plan
supports in principle the installation of replacement windows, so long as this would not adversely affect the character of the property or the character of the surrounding area in general
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
