15 November 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
55, Auldyn Walk, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2tn
The proposal involves a two-storey side extension to a semi-detached dwelling in the Auldyn Walk estate, measuring 3.5m wide, 8.2m deep, and 7.7m high at ridge, with a 0.45m setback from the front elevation making it 0.3m lower than the main roof.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, focusing on impacts to street scene character, neighbouring amenities, and parking.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect street character, amenities, or highway safety; and provide adequate parking. Officer tested the side extension's setback, ridge height reduction, and garage design against criteria b, c, g, h, i, finding it compliant after amendments addressed initial concerns over terrace-like appearance and parking.
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.
Garage for private parking
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor vehicles(s) and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking.
Sectional garage door
The garage shall be fitted with a sectional door that does not project beyond the face of the garage during operation. Reason: to ensure that 2 parking spaces are provided in accordance with the strategic plan in the interests of highway safety.
The reduced driveway to 5.7m is acceptable with sectional garage door; garage adequate for a car; does not oppose.
do not oppose
Both Highways Division and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed two storey extension at 55 Auldyn Walk, Ramsey, with Highways providing a conditional no objection noting the reduced driveway is acceptable due to the sectional garage door.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; The driveway will be reduced to approximately 5.7m, less than the 6m required in front of a garage; the garage is to have a sectional style door that will reduce the space required to open the doors therefore the reduced parking space is acceptable.; Highway Services does not oppose this application.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal.
