22 January 2021 · Delegated
41, Lezayre Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2pt
Permission was granted for an extension to the south east elevation of a detached bungalow at 41 Lezayre Park, Ramsey. The property sits on a corner plot in the northern part of Lezayre Park and is surrounded by mature hedging. The main planning considerations were whether the extension would harm the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene, and whether it would adversely affect neighbouring properties. The application was approved by delegated decision on 22 January 2021, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 22 January 2021 under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene, and the effect on neighbouring properties. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The proposed works complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact
Residential Design Guide 2019
the proposal is considered to comply with
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
