Officer Planning Report

Planning Report And Recommendations {{table:168322}} {{table:168323}} {{table:168324}} {{table:168325}} {{table:168326}} ### Considerations ### Written Representations ### Consultations

Officer's Report

Site

The site Grant Cottage, Windsor Road, Ramsey, comprises of a two storey detached property which is located on the north-eastern side of Windsor Road.

The boundary treatment shared with Grant Cottage and 1 Windsor Road consists of a 1.8 metre high wall in part and then a 2 high wall (approx). The boundary shared with

Land Use Zoning

The dwelling has been zoned under the Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998 as being within a predominately residential use; the site is not within a Conservation Area.

Proposal

The application proposes the demolition of existing sun room and erection of a single storey extension to rear elevation. The extension would have a maximum rear projection of 7.2 metres from the existing rear elevation of the dwelling, a width of 4.7 metres (excluding proposed porch) and a maximum height of 4.1 metres.

Representations

Ramsey Commissioners:- No objection

Highways Division:- Do not oppose

The Chief Fire Officer makes no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.

We have received no privately written representations objecting to the application. Assessment / recommendation Running along the

Initially I had concern that the proposal might cause loss of light to the neighbouring property 1 Windsor Road, however after visiting the site and studying the submitted plans, I am of the opinion that the proposal would be acceptable. The proposal will result in some loss of light, however only the garage would be affected, which is not a primary habitable living space. I also consider due to the height of the existing boundary wall, the size and height of the extension, the proposal would not result in having an overbearing impact upon the neighbouring property 1 Windsor Road.

For these reasons the proposal would seem appropriate in this location and therefore my recommendation is for an approval.

I consider that the following meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status:

The Ramsey Commissioners Highways Division

I consider that the following parties that made representations to the planning application do not meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should not be afforded interested party status:

The Chief Fire Officer

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 06.07.2007

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : 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 approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 06 0102/1, 06 0102/2 and 06 0102/3 all received on 16th May 2007.

C 3. The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.

N 1. The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 2/7/07

Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control