19 August 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
4, Grove Mount, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3hq
The proposal involves erecting a single-storey sun lounge extension with a flat roof at the rear of the existing detached dwelling at 4 Grove Mount in Ramsey, a predominantly residential area. It also extends the existing front driveway hard standing to create a turning head while retaining most of the garden.
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The officer considered the fundamental issues to be the impact on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and visual amenity of the surrounding area, and the potential effect on neighbou…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping; does not adversely affect character, amenities, road safety, or habitats; and meets other criteria like access and services. The officer assessed the proposal against these tests, finding it compliant due to no significant adverse impacts on visual amenity, neighbouring privacy, or highways, with the rear extension's modest scale and front hard standing not harming character or garden amenity.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The RDG generally discourages flat roofs but allows them where existing on the property or neighbours. The officer applied this flexibility, noting flat-roofed dormers, porches, garages, and extensions already present on this and the adjacent 1970s-style property, making the proposed flat-roof sun lounge acceptable in scale, character, and relation to the main 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 objection
no objection
Highway Services HDC and Ramsey Town Commissioners both have no objection to application 22/00794/B.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
