29 March 2022 · Delegated
5, Rheast Mooar Close, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3lt
Permission was granted for alterations, an extension, and the creation of a gable window at 5 Rheast Mooar Close, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a single storey detached dwelling in a 1960s/70s style, with a pitched roof, a flat-roofed attached garage to the side, and a glazed conservatory. The officer's assessment focused on two main issues: the impact of the development on the street scene and the character of the property, and any effects on the amenity of neighbouring properties. A 1.8m to 2m high timber fence was observed on site during the site visit. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 29 March 2022.
The application was permitted on 29 March 2022 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the street scene and neighbouring amenities, and found it acceptable.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan
the proposal would comply 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
predominately residential use
the application site is within an area recognised as being within a "predominately residential use" under the Ramsey Local Plan 1998
Residential Design Guide July 2021
