25 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
3, Summerland, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ef
The proposal involves changing the flat roof of an existing rear extension on a two-storey semi-detached dwelling to a pitched roof, along with replacing windows and doors on the rear and side elevations. The site is in a predominantly residential area of Ramsey, not within a Conservation Area.
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The officer considered the key issues of visual impact on the street scene and potential impact on neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect character, amenities, road safety, or other listed matters. The officer assessed the rear extension's pitched roof and window/door replacements against criteria including visual impact (betterment over flat roof, not publicly visible), neighbour amenity (no significant harm due to scale/height/distances), and found full compliance. No tensions noted.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The guide sets standards for residential design. The officer found the proposal's design approach and scale acceptable, in keeping with the property, with no concerns raised in assessment of street scene or amenities.
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.
