28 March 2008 · Delegated
Water Street Complex, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The application sought permission to construct a canopy over the entrance to an apartment at the rear of 3 Water Street, Ramsey — a two-storey attached property on the southern side of Water Street. The canopy would project 0.9 metres from the front elevation of the building. The site sits within a Conservation Area, so the visual impact of even minor works was a relevant consideration. The officer assessed the proposal as very minor in scale and concluded it would improve the appearance of the existing property, making it beneficial to the Conservation Area rather than harmful. Approval was granted with a condition requiring the canopy roof to be finished in dark natural slate, consistent with the character of the area.
The proposal was approved because it was considered a very minor addition that would improve the property's appearance and have a positive effect on the Conservation Area. The requirement for dark natural slate roofing was attached as a condition to ensure the materials remained appropriate to the setting.
