3 March 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Abigail Morgan)
Port E Vullen House, Postal Locality, Port E Vullen, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1an
The proposal involves alterations and extensions to the existing three-storey Port E Vullen House, a traditional property with bay windows and pitched roof, accessed via a long driveway off Maughold Road.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which sets general standards for acceptable development including character/appearance (b,c) an…
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including protecting character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer tested the side extensions and balcony against these, finding no adverse impact on streetscene due to 37m road setback and area's mixed styles, and mitigated amenity harm via privacy screen condition. Paragraph 8.12.1 supports extensions to existing properties without harm to neighbours or surroundings.
Residential Design Guide 2021
RDG is a material consideration for good neighbourliness and overlooking. The balcony was assessed for overlooking potential, with condition imposed to ensure privacy, aligning with guidance on residential amenity protection.
Community Policy 7
Requires reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues expected from extensions to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Prevents criminal activity. Proposal not expected to create changes or new issues.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. Extensions redistribute living space without new water usage issues; rainwater and sewerage handled as existing.
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.
Privacy screen details
No development shall commence until details of the 1.8m high obscure glazing screen situated to the South West side of the balcony has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The privacy screen must be in place and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of residential amenities.
No Highways Interest. (09.12.21)
no objection. (3.12.21)
Garff Commissioners recorded no objection to the application, noting no significant visual impact. DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners noted these proposals and did not consider that they would have any significant visual impact.; The Commission wish to record no objection to the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09.12.2021
