22 April 2021 · Delegated
Fairfield House, Fairfield Avenue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ls
This application sought permission for alterations and the erection of replacement extensions at Fairfield House, a two-storey detached property on the southern side of Fairfield Avenue in Ramsey, Isle of Man. The site sits to the south of Thie Quinney and to the west of Ramsey Grammar School playing fields, with Ramsey Golf Course to the southwest. The key planning issue considered was the impact of the proposed works on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 22 April 2021, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 22 April 2021. The officer assessed the impact of the proposed alterations and replacement extensions on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and found them acceptable.
General Policy 2
It is considered the proposal would again comply with the relevant policies 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 Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
The application site is within an area of 'Predominately Residential' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDE 2019
It is considered the proposal would again comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan and Residential Design Guide
