16 December 2025 · Delegated
Dreem-Ny-Geay, Grove Mount, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3he
The application (25/91018/B) is for the enclosure of an existing first floor level balcony on the north east elevation of Dreem-Ny-Geay, Grove Mount, Ramsey. The site forms part of the residential curtilage at the far north east end of Grove Mount, at the end of the road and across from a footpath to public open space, with views towards Mooragh Park and lake. The street scene includes larger detached two-storey dwellings, with woodland on the opposite side, and a modern residential estate to the rear. The decision was delegated and resulted in approval (permitted) on 16 December 2025. The key issues considered included potential impacts on the visual amenities of the property/street scene and neighbouring amenities, specifically overlooking.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture granted approval (permitted) for the enclosure of the existing first floor balcony. The decision was subject to compliance with any conditions listed and could not be implemented until it becomes final. The key considerations identified included impacts on the visual amenities of the property and street scene, and potential overlooking impacts on neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The window frames hereby approved and as shown on drawing 06 shall be coloured anthracite grey, powder coated aluminium framed & double glazed units, to match the existing frames within the property and retained thereafter.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any works hereby approved details shall be submitted in writing to the Department for approval providing detailed measures (for example etchings, ultraviolet coatings or decals) to prevent bird strikes to the windows hereby approved and these details shall be fully adhered to and retained thereafter.
