**Document:** DEC Decision Notice **Application:** 13/00541/B — Alterations and extensions to dwelling **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2013-06-14 **Parish:** Lezayre **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/4372-lezayre-cooil-breryck-dwelling/documents/910575 --- # DEC Decision Notice ## Isle of Man ### Government Cornerstone Architects 79 Parliament Street Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1AQ ## Town and Country Planning Act 1999 ### The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005 In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure determined to **APPROVE** a planning application by Mr. Darryl White, Ref 13/00541/B, for the alterations and extensions to dwelling at 17 Cooil Breryck Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 3HL subject to compliance with the following **condition(s)**: 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. 2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Number 2127/12/01 (site location plan and block plan) and 2127/12/100 (existing and proposed details) received on 03 May 2013. Date of Issue: 14th June 2013 *M Gallagher* Director of Planning and Building Control ### Guidance Note This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them. This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice. An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml. Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department. The proposed development must not be commenced until either; - The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or - Any appeal has been determined; Whichever is the later. If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department's public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice. Department of Infrastructure, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; planning@gov.im 13/00541/B Case Officer: Mr Edward Baker Photo Taken: Site Visit: 22.05.2013 Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation ## Officer's Report ### The Application Site 1. The site is No. 17 Coolia Breryck, Ramsey. It is a detached bungalow situated on a residential cul-de-sac within a wider built up residential area. The site has a frontage with the road on its north side. To the east is a turning head around which are further bungalows. There are further neighbouring bungalows directly to the west (side) and south (rear). ### The Proposal 2. The application seeks planning consent for the erection of extensions and alterations to the property. These include the following: - A small front extension to the garage, bringing it slightly forward of the front line of the house - A flat roofed extension to the rear of the garage with a lantern roof to form a sun room - A small flat roofed extension to the centre of the rear of the house to form a utility room - A pitched roof extension at the rear off the lounge to form a garden room - Replacement of the east gable window with French doors ### Planning History 3. The site has no planning history. The adjacent bungalows to the immediate south and west have no planning history either. ### Planning Policy 4. The Ramsey Local Plan 1998 defines the sites as being within a predominantly residential area. 5. General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 is relevant: 'Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: [Table omitted in markdown export] (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption.' ## Representations 6. Ramsey Town Commissioners - no response to date. 7. Highways Division - no objection. ### Assessment The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area 8. The proposed extensions are relatively modest and would have a minimal visual impact on the property and the surrounding area. Perhaps the most noticeable visual change would be the erection of the garden room off the lounge to the rear. This would extend the east facing most prominent gable rearwards, but it is small, subordinate and in keeping with the main house. Roof and wall materials would match the existing. The utility and sun room extensions have flat roofs and are not especially attractive. However, they are small and situated to the rear and would not impact on public views. Overall, it is considered that alterations are in keeping and that the character and appearance of the area would be preserved. The effect of the proposal on neighbour amenity 9. The proposed extensions are relatively small and would not unduly impact on the amenity of immediate neighbours, despite the sunroom and garden rooms being relatively close to the neighbouring boundary. There would be no overlooking issues or impacts on light or overbearing. There would be a pedestrian door off the side of the garage which when used would lead to occupants having a immediate view of the front drive of No. 19 to the west, however, the garage extension and door would not themselves impinge on neighbour amenity or cause any significant impacts. Overall, it is considered that the amenity of the next door neighbours would be safeguarded. 10. The proposal will retain sufficient off-street parking for two cars in accordance with the requirements of the Strategic Plan. RECOMMENDATION 11. It is recommended that planning consent is approved. PARTY STATUS 12. The Local Authority, Ramsey Town Commissioners, is by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5)(d) granted Interested Party Status. 13. The Highways Division is part of the Department of Infrastructure and is not an Interested Party. Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 11.06.2013 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. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Number 2127/12/01 (site location plan and block plan) and 2127/12/100 (existing and proposed details) received on 30 May 2013. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made : Permitted Date : 13/6/13 ## Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed : $\qquad$ Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer Signed : $\qquad$ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Signed : $\qquad$ Sarah Coplett Senior Planning Officer Signed : $\qquad$ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager PA13/00541/B Mr Darryl White Alterations and extensions to dwelling, 17 Cooil Breryck Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 3HL Planning Officer: Planning history and constraint detail extracted from the planning database for this site, collated for the benefit of the Planning Officer on 10.05.2013, includes; BC Case Polygon: Reference Number: 13/07178/DEX BC Case Status: Plans Approved Proposal: Erection of single storey extension Site Notes. - visible from east and undue side but ok. - garage or property to rear, no significant impact in unmit. - check pp. for property to rear + side (nove, 6d, 23/2). - ped. draw to the of gage with overbook part drive of net door in store proximity. Ld -22/5/12 --- *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/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/4372-lezayre-cooil-breryck-dwelling/documents/910575*