10 July 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
The Holly, Grove Mount, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3hf
The application seeks permission for a loft conversion creating a new bedroom and ensuite via a 2.7m wide x 1.3m tall pitch-roofed dormer on the front roof (lead-covered), a 3m x 8.6m x 0.6m high timber deck with balustrade on the west side served by bifold doors replacing existing windows, and a new flat-roofed canopy…
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The officer assessed the proposal against key policies including General Policy 2, Strategic Policy 3(b), and Environment Policy 42, concluding it has 'no detrimental impact upon the character of the …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect amenity, character, highway safety, and parking. Officer found compliance as proposal has no detrimental visual or amenity impacts, satisfies parking under TP7 and GP2 (h&i), and aligns with overall considerations (b,c,g,h,i).
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Sub-section (b) protects locality character. Dormer and decking accepted as subordinate, timber materials in keeping with 1960s bungalow, and fitting diverse street scene of mixed designs without dominant style.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Demands designs respecting local character. Proposal integrates via matching materials, minimal visual impact from screening, and preservation of main roof form, ensuring no variance with residential area's varied styles.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking. No access changes, DOI Highways no interest confirms no highway/parking concerns.
Community Policy 7
Avoids confined external spaces. No new hideouts created.
Community Policy 10
Ensures rear access. Existing driveway provides sufficient separation from neighbours.
Community Policy 11
Prevents fire spread. Clear breaks between properties maintained.
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.
no interest
no objection to this proposal
Highway Services HDC listed the application as having no highway interest (NHI) in their initial response and confirmed no further comments after updated information; Ramsey Town Commissioners raised no objection.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00335/B
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighways HDC have reviewed the updated information for application 24/00335/B dated 23 May 2024 online and have no further comments to make.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.