31 May 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (under Government Circular 13/11 1(h))
Field 134276, Gardeners Lane, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2tr
The proposal involves erecting 45 dwellings on parts of fields 134273-134276 east of Gardeners Lane, Poylldooey, Ramsey, including associated residential access roads, a section of distributor road, public open space and landscaping.
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No full officer's delegated report with explicit reasoning is present; approval implied by condition discharge confirmations and prior context from related applications.
Ramsey Local Plan Policy R/R/P2: Specific Area Development Briefs (Ormly Hall)
Requires development per approved scheme for whole area after Sulby River crossing feasibility; assessed compliant as amendment to prior approval 03/00790/B within WRDF framework.
Soft landscaping details and timetable
No development shall take place until full details of soft landscaping works, and a timetable for their provision, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The landscaping works shall be carried out as approved. Details include additional planting along southern boundary adjacent former Steam Railway line. Trees/shrubs dying within 5 years to be replaced.
Landscaping implementation
Implementation of soft landscaping works as per drawing 2290.01.08A approved to satisfy condition (confirmed 16 Nov 2012)
No objection subject to Gardeners Lane not implemented before approved improvements (10/137/TR/005)
No objection; maintain 25% affordable housing requirement (11 units) via Section 13 Agreement
No objection subject to compliance with Manx Sewers for Adoption standards
The original application for 45 dwellings with infrastructure was not refused but required determination by an independent inspector due to Department of Infrastructure ownership of part of the site (public highway). The planning authority provided a neutral assessment supporting compliance with policies. Key arguments focused on highway capacity, flood risk, amenities, open space, affordable housing, and design. The inspector found the proposal acceptable in principle and detail, according no significant adverse impacts, exceeding open space requirements, and complying with policies including 25% affordable housing via Section 13 agreement. The Council of Ministers accepted the recommendation and approved subject to conditions on landscaping, parking, roads, open space, and realignment.
Precedent Value
Confirms flexibility in WRDF highway schemes; site-specific evidence trumps general objections; establishes Gardeners Lane capacity for 100 dwellings pre-full distributor road. Future applicants should secure technical consultee support and reference extant permissions.
Inspector: Ruth MacKenzie BA(Hons) MRTPD
