6 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
13, Greenlands Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2pg
The proposal involves removing an existing ground floor picture window on the road-facing elevation of a single-storey detached dwelling and replacing it with French doors of similar width. The site is in a residential area of Ramsey, not within a Conservation Area.
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The officer identified key issues as potential visual impact upon the street scene and impact upon neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect character, amenities, or road safety; and meets other specified criteria. The officer assessed the proposal against visual impact on street scene and neighbouring amenities, finding no significant changes due to similar width of doors to existing window, thus complying overall. No tensions or specific interpretations noted beyond these tests.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The Residential Design Guide provides standards for residential development design. The officer considered it in relation to neighbouring amenities, finding no significant overlooking introduced, in compliance with the Guide alongside GP2.
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 oppose
do not object
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in the application, indicating no significant highway concerns. Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01335/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
