28 March 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
12, Auldyn Walk, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2tn
The application sought permission for a first floor extension over an existing garage, a single storey flat-roofed rear extension with parapet wall, and an extension to the driveway and access at a two-storey semi-detached house in a modern residential development.
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The officer considered the key issues to be visual impact on the street scene and neighbouring amenities. The rear/side extensions were deemed appropriate and in keeping with the main dwelling in term…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, amenities, road safety, or habitats; and provides satisfactory standards including access/parking. The officer assessed the extensions' design, proportion, siting, and finish as appropriate and in keeping, with no significant amenity impacts due to distances and boundaries, thus complying overall.
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.
do not object (20.12.2021)
do not object (20.01.2022 & 16.02.2022)
Highways Development Control raised no opposition subject to conditions on driveway works, drainage, and a s109(A) Highway Agreement, while Ramsey Town Commissioners initially requested a deferral but subsequently confirmed no objection to the proposal and amended plans.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposal is acceptable to Highways Development Control; HDC raises no opposition subject to the layout meeting Drawing No. 03.; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: The Applicant / Developer shall provide surface water drainage where necessary to prevent water from flowing out onto or damaging the public road.; On construction of the vehicular access, the existing road drainage must either be retained or an effective alternative scheme provided at the Applicant’s / Developer’s expense on a satisfactory arrangement being drawn up and agreed with the Highway Services’ Drainage team.; The proposed driveway would require hard surfacing in a bound and consolidated material.; The dropped crossing of the footway requires extension to match the proposed widening of the driveway for which a separate permission under a s109(A) Highway Agreement is necessary after grant of any planning permission.; Subject to the layout meeting Drawing No. 03.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Commentrequest that you defer any decision on the above application until such time as the Commissioners have had the opportunity to fully consider the above planning application.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the amended plans.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
No CommentHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 19 January 2022 and makes no further comment to those provided in response dated 20 December 2021.
