22 April 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Thie Drommey, Jurby Road, Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ed
The site is Thie Drommey, a large two-storey detached dwelling on the southern side of the A13 west of Ramsey in Lezayre. The proposal seeks to alter and rebuild the existing rear annexe by erecting a lean-to roof over the ground floor family room, removing the first-floor balcony, and making minor changes to rear wind…
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The main consideration was whether the proposed works would respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property, as required by Housing Policy 15.
Housing Policy 15
Housing Policy 15 states that the extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property, and only exceptionally for extensions over 50% of existing floor space. The officer assessed the proposal against this, noting no floor space increase and that the lean-to roof over the existing annexe improves harmony with the property's form, while minor fenestration changes have no adverse impact.
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.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners approved application 14/00247/B unanimously after deferring their decision.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous
