7 December 2023 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
22, Cooil-Ny-Marrey, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1eq
The proposal involves demolishing the existing rear two-storey element and single-storey utility at a two-storey end-terraced house, replacing them with a matching two-storey rear extension and a new mono-pitched single-storey extension in the recessed courtyard, finished in sand cement render, slate roof tiles, and UP…
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The officer assessed the principle as acceptable under Spatial Policy 2 as the site is within Ramsey's settlement boundary and residential zone, favouring extensions without adverse impacts.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires good design and visual impact. Officer assessed the extensions as matching existing form, mass, roof pitch, and design, resulting in no significant change to streetscene character.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Supports development in service centres like Ramsey. Site in residential zone presumes in favour of extensions without adverse impacts, which was confirmed.
General Policy 2
General development considerations, specifically 2(b,c) for design/character and 2(g) for amenity. Proposal complies as it integrates with host dwelling, no overbearing/loss of amenity, and respects locality.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Design to respect locality character/identity. Extensions mirror existing vernacular, retain stone passageway, remove chimney for patio, maintaining historic integrity.
Environment Policy 10 - Development and flood risk
Development and flood risk. High tidal flood zone; mitigations on plans (flood barriers, floor levels, raised sockets) deemed acceptable for existing property addition, improving current situation.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Flood risk mitigation
The flood risk mitigation measures outlined on drawing number 23/13/02 shall be implemented and completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development and thereafter maintained as such in perpetuity. Reason: To provide appropriate mitigation measures in an area of high flood risk.
No objection
No highways interest
Highway Services listed the application as having no interest (NHI) with no highway concerns; Flood Risk Management deferred pending a Flood Risk Assessment; Ramsey Town Commissioners raised no objection.
Key concern: Property within tidal flood zone requiring Flood Risk Assessment
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00992/B
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No CommentDEFER; FRM would like to see a FRA detailing flood mitigations such as the placing of services, threshold levels and flood resilient doors/air bricks etc; DEFFER Flood Risk Management’s input has been deferred pending further information
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
