24 November 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
19, Laurys Avenue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2he
The proposal is for retrospective approval of a raised deck (9.4m wide x 6.8m deep x 1m high) in the rear garden of a single-storey detached house in a predominantly residential area. The main planning issue was significant overlooking into the rear conservatory, living room, and garden of No.
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The officer identified key issues as potential overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbouring properties Nos. 18 and 20 Laurys Avenue. For No.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, does not adversely affect neighbour amenity (g) or road safety (i), and meets other tests. Officer assessed against neighbour amenity due to overlooking; initial as-built deck failed GP2(g) but amended plans and conditioned fence ensured no adverse impact, making it compliant. Residential Design Guide also satisfied.
Decking reduction and fence erection
Within one month of the decision notice the reduction of the decking area and the erection of a 2.2m high fence (measure from ground level of Nr 20) shall both to be completed as shown on drawing 02 REV A and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of neighbouring amenities.
no highway implications
no objection
Highway Services reported no highways interest; Ramsey Town Commissioners twice stated no objection to the proposal and amended plans; a neighbouring resident objected due to loss of privacy.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the amended plans
