3 February 2021 · Delegated
204, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ll
This retrospective application sought permission to enclose the balcony of apartments 204 and 205 at Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The apartments are located on the second floor of the north elevation of the block. Kings Court is described as the larger of two prominent apartment blocks in this part of Ramsey, situated off Queens Promenade. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 3 February 2021, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve. The available evidence does not detail specific planning reasons beyond the officer's recommendation to permit the works.
The application was permitted on a delegated basis on 3 February 2021. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. No refusal reasons or conditions are recorded in the available evidence.
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
Predominantly Residential Use
The application site is located within an area designated as Predominantly Residential Use
glazing to be installed in any of the apartments' balconies, thereby enclosing the balcony area
previous planning approval
enclosure of balconies to the two apartments (404 & 405)
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enclosure of balcony 803 Kings Court
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