4 December 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan)
41, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2bh
The proposal involves replacing the existing stone cladding on the east elevation, including the chimney stack, of a single storey detached house with painted render to match the existing render finish elsewhere on the property.
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The officer considered the main issue to be the impact of replacing stone cladding with painted render on the east elevation upon the street scene and individual property.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect character, amenity, or road safety. The officer tested the material change against design, character, and amenity criteria (b, c, g), finding the render replacement acceptable as it matches existing finishes, is common locally, and causes no significant visual or amenity impact. No tensions with other criteria like ecology, highways, or flooding.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The guide supports appropriate residential alterations. Assessed alongside GP2 for design and street scene impact; officer found the proposal compliant as the render finish aligns with local character and existing property without harm.
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 to this proposal
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed replacement of stone cladding with render and paint finish on the east elevation.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
