6 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
5, Rheast Mooar Close, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3lt
The application sought permission to demolish an existing conservatory and erect a single storey side extension with a parapet roof (3.01m high, 8.701m long), bi-fold doors, casement windows, roof lanterns, and textured render matching the existing 1960s/70s detached dwelling, plus a stainless steel flue for a woodburn…
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The officer determined the extension is largely identical to previously approved PA22/00052/B, with minor changes like parapet roof and altered lanterns considered acceptable in design terms.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires good design and visual impact. Officer found extension's form, mass and design suitable as an extension to existing dwelling, compliant given minor changes from prior approval.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Supports development in service centres like Ramsey. Site in residential zone with presumption in favour of extensions absent adverse impacts.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations (b,c,g). Assessed design/visual (b,c) acceptable; amenity (g) safeguarded as no material overlooking or flue harm.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs respecting locality character. Extension matches existing render, parapet roof minor variation from approval, flue not prominent.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguards amenities of surrounding properties. Flue impacts on smoke/smell deferred to Building Control; windows not materially harmful.
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 highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed single storey extension and flue.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00006/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
