8 February 2022 · Delegated
Burleigh, Richmond Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pa
Permission was granted for alterations and a side extension to Burleigh, a single-storey detached house on the eastern side of Richmond Road in Ramsey, Isle of Man. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the extension on the street scene and any effects on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable, and the application was approved under delegated authority on 8 February 2022. The approval was subject to one condition. The property has a planning history with four previous applications on record.
The application was approved on 8 February 2022. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the street scene and any effects on neighbouring amenities, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
It is considered the proposal would 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 'Predominantly Residential' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Ramsey Local Plan) (No. 2) Order 1998
Residential Design Guide 2021
It is considered the proposal would comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Installation of dormer windows and roof light to rear elevation
Alterations, installation of dormer windows, creation of a new window and driveway
Alterations and installation of dormer windows to front elevation
Erection of conservatory
