4 September 2018 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
Fieldhaven, Glen Mona Loop Road, Glen Mona, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1hg
The proposal involves minor alterations to a single-storey modern bungalow, including erection of a rear balcony and installation of a flue on the rear or side elevations. The site is within an area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, surrounded by mature landscaping of hedgerows and trees.
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The key issues were whether the proposed alterations would increase the impact of the dwelling as viewed from the public highway and potential impacts upon neighbouring properties.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside and ecology outside settlements or designated areas; development not permitted unless overriding national need and no alternative. Site is in countryside; works assessed as not adversely affecting due to limited visibility and appropriate design.
Environment Policy 2
Protects character of Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV); development permitted if no harm to landscape character or location essential. Proposal in AHLV; officer found it would not harm character as public views limited by landscaping and design appropriate.
Housing Policy 16
Extensions to non-traditional or poor form dwellings not permitted if increasing public impact. Single-storey modern bungalow; alterations do not increase public impact due to rear location and screening.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highway implications
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16-8-18; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest