25 October 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
46, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2bj
The application sought permission for a single-storey rear extension to a detached bungalow, measuring 4m projection from the rear elevation and approximately 6.4m wide, with a pitched roof featuring apex glazing, a side window, and high-level window, plus cladding on the gable and a 2.5m deep raised deck 1.1m above gr…
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The officer found the single-storey rear extension subservient in size and scale to the main bungalow, sited away from public view, and acceptable visually despite its modern cladding and glazing on a…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the IOM Strategic Plan 2016 presumes in favour of extensions to existing dwellings in residential areas where they would not have adverse amenity impact on neighbours or visual impact on the area. The officer applied paragraph 8.12.1, finding the rear extension subservient, visually acceptable, and amenity impacts not significantly harmful due to screening and topography.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Requires terraces on detached properties to be designed to avoid unreasonable overlooking of neighbours via separation distances, screening, and careful design, not resulting in views into rear windows under 20m. The officer noted existing substantial fencing/hedge and stepped positioning limited significant overlooking or overbearingness from the deck, not warranting refusal despite partial views.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No changes or new issues expected from the extension.
Community Policy 11
Addresses preventing criminal activity. No new issues expected from the extension to an existing dwelling.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Addresses water conservation. Extension will not increase water usage of the dwelling.
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 objections but observation that access to the covered man hole should be maintained
No highways interest
Both DOI Highways Division and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed rear extension and raised decking at 46 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, with Ramsey noting a need to maintain access to a covered manhole.
Key concern: Access to the covered manhole should be maintained
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 11.08.2021
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionWhilst Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal, they wish to submit an observation.; Access to the covered manhole should be maintained.
