7 November 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
60, Ormly Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3lj
The application seeks approval to convert one of the two existing single garages attached to the side of a 1970s detached bungalow into additional living space, including replacing the garage door with a matching window, installing a new flat roof (slightly taller than existing), and adding a patio door at the rear.
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The officer assessed highway safety first, noting the loss of one single garage but retention of two off-road driveway spaces plus one in the remaining garage, exceeding the two-space standard in Appe…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); does not adversely affect surrounding character (c); does not harm local residents' amenity or locality character (g); provides satisfactory amenity including access, parking, and manoeuvring (h); and does not unacceptably affect road safety/traffic (i). The officer tested the garage conversion against these, finding adequate parking exceeding standards, minimal visual impact from subtle roof/window changes, and no highway or amenity harm in the residential estate context.
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.
do not oppose
Highways Development Control has no objections to the proposed alterations and side extension at 60 Ormly Road, Ramsey, as the driveway can accommodate 3 vehicles and no vehicles will be displaced onto the public highway.
Highways Development Control
No ObjectionThe loss of the garage does not result in any vehicles being displaced onto the public highway therefore no objections.; There are no suggested conditions.; Recommendation: DNO
