25 April 2017 · Planning Committee
1 Kneale Court, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ap
The proposal is for a dormer bungalow on an undeveloped plot within a larger site approved in principle for four dwellings. It features a rectangular footprint of 13m depth by 10m width, ridge height of 5.5m, and finishes including painted render, charcoal/black brickwork, hardwood shiplap boarding, and concrete roof t…
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The principle of development, siting, and access were already established by the recent Approval in Principle (15/01392/A) granted at appeal, overcoming prior refusals on loss of open space grounds.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of under-used land, efficient site use with access/amenity, and utilising infrastructure. Officer assessed site as under-used open space with limited amenity value per prior appeal, suitable for efficient residential use with parking and access.
Strategic Policy 2
Directs new development to towns/villages or urban extensions, countryside only exceptionally. Site in Ramsey 'Predominately Residential' zoning within existing town, aligning with policy.
Environment Policy 42
Requires design reflecting local character, no inappropriate backland or removal of green spaces contributing to amenity. Prior appeal found loss of open space not harmful given limited value and no landscaping scheme; design fits varied locality.
General Policy 2
Permits zoned development respecting siting/scale/design, amenity, highways, etc. Proposal compliant in design fitting street scene, neighbour distances, highway provisions, and no adverse impacts per assessment.
Housing Policy 4
New housing in towns/villages or extensions. Site in residential area of Ramsey town, previously refused but now approved in principle.
Policy R/R/P3
Presumption against developing breathing spaces with trees/green space. Overcome by prior appeal determining limited amenity value and no harm to character.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Visibility splays
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the visibility splays shown on Kinrade Associates drawing no SM16/402/2 A shall be constructed and shall remain unobstructed at a height of 1.05m thereafter. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
Car parking and manoeuvring
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the car parking and manoeuvring areas as shown on Kinrade Associates drawing no SM16/402/2 A shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the strategic plan car parking standards are met in the interest of highway safety.
No extensions or alterations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Landscaping implementation
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details shown on drawing SM16/402/2 A must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the hereby approved dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
No objections but request appropriate landscaping drawing for all plots and boundary fencing not impeding visibility
No objection subject to conditions on visibility splays and car parking/manoeuvring
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division provided no objection subject to two conditions on visibility splays and car parking. Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection to the original plans with observations on landscaping and boundary fencing, and confirmed no objection to amended plans.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) - Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose the application subject to the following conditions; DNOC on 07/02/17
Conditions requested: Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the visibility splays shown on Kinrade Associates drawing no SM16/402/2 shall be constructed and shall remain unobstructed at a height of 1.05m thereafter.; Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionwhilst they had no objection to the proposal, they made the following observations; A landscaping drawing should be provided which is appropriate for all plots.; The boundary fencing as indicated on the submitted drawings should be installed as part of the development to establish boundaries between each plot and should not be of such a height as to impede traffic visibility.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the amended plans.
