**Document:** Officer Planning Report Recommendation
**Application:** 10/00933/B — Removal of front porch and installation of replacement front door
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2010-08-16
**Parish:** Lezayre
**Document Type:** report / officer_report
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/36498-lezayre-holly-cottage-4-cowells-terrace-removal-porch/documents/1354796

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# Officer Planning Report Recommendation

**Application No.:** ** 10/00933/B **
**Applicant:** ** Mrs Michelle Challoner **
**Proposal:** ** Removal of front porch and installation of replacement front door **
**Site Address:** ** - Holly Cottage - 4 Cowells Terrace - Ramsey - Isle Of Man - IM8 3EE ### Considerations **Case Officer:** Miss Laura Davy **
**Photo Taken:** ** ______________________________ **
**Site Visit:** ** ______________________________ **
**Expected Decision Level:** ** Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations **Consultee:** Highways Division **Notes:** **Consultee:** Clerk To The Commissioners **Notes:**

### Officer's Report

#### The Site

The application site relates to the curtilage of Holly Cottage, Cowells Terrace, Ramsey. The existing property is a two-storey cottage which adjoins Rose Cottage. The property is situated to the South East of Cowell's Terrace.

#### The Proposal

Proposed is the demolition of the existing porch. Also proposed is the installation of a replacement front door. The replacement door would be constructed of oak or hardwood.

#### Planning History

There are no previous planning applications relating to the application site.

#### Development Plan Policies

The application site is within an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential" identified on the Ramsey Local Plan 1998. It is appropriate to consider the relevant points from General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).

#### Consultations

Highways Division have not commented on the application Ramsey Commissioners have not commented 30 July 2010 10/00933/B Page 1 of 3

## Assessment

Given the nature of the proposed development, it is appropriate to consider the relevant points from General Policy 2, which are:
"(c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape;
- (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality."

The application seeks approval for the demolition of the front porch which is required in order to repair and re render the external walls.

The main issue to address is the impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the street scene in general.

It is considered that the porch is not in keeping with the existing property, and does not enhance the character and appearance of the building, nor does it add character to the street scene.

It is judged that the removal of the porch would not have an adverse affect on the amenity of local residents, and it would not have a harmful impact on the character of the property.

The proposed door would be in keeping with the property, and is typical for this style of building. It is considered that the proposal would make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the street scene.

For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable, and is recommended for approval.

### Party Status

The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.

The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.

### Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 30.07.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

### C : Conditions for approval

## N : Notes attached to conditions
## R : Reasons for refusal
## O : Notes attached to refusals

### C 1.
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

### C 2.
This permission relates to the removal of front porch and installation of replacement front door shown in drawings. Location Plan, Proposed Elevation and Photograph received 22nd June 2010 and Photograph received 19th July 2010.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer. **Decision Made :** Permitted **Date :** ______________________ **Signed :** ______________________ Senior Planning Officer

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
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