11 October 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Milntown Mansion, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ab
Milntown Mansion in Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, is a large detached property in substantial grounds on a corner plot, designated as an area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, and is a Registered Building (RB 168).
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The officer determined that the proposals would enable better access for larger vehicles like coaches and delivery vehicles, improving highway safety as longer vehicles would exit Lezayre Road quicker…
Environment Policy 2
Requires protection of landscape character in Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value unless development would not harm character/quality or location is essential. Officer assessed the minor gateway alterations would not harm the landscape character due to matching design and unnoticeable completion.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. Officer found proposals compliant as Registered Buildings Officer confirmed no harm.
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.
approved unanimous (07.09.2018)
proposals should have no adverse impact on the highway but would be beneficial in widening the site access which is welcomed. Highway Services does not oppose the application. Recommendation: DNO
I have no objection to the proposals, the gate has previously been altered and I consider the current proposals to further widen the entrance will not cause harm to the special character of this registered building or its setting.
Manx Utilities initially objected due to underground cables but withdrew their objection after site investigation; Highway Services and Lezayre Parish Commissioners both approved with no objections.
Key concern: high voltage and fibre optic underground cables located in the grass area to be excavated
Manx Utilities
ObjectionPlease be advised that we object to this planning application as there are high voltage and fibre optic underground cables located in the grass area to be excavated.; For full assistance please contact our Cable Engineer... to discuss working practices around underground cables which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Manx Utilities
No ObjectionFollowing on site investigation with the applicant, we have been able to address our concerns with regard to the electricity and fibre optic cables in the vicinity of the proposed works.; I would be grateful if you can now withdraw our objection to this application.
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe proposals should have no adverse impact on the highway but would be beneficial in widening the site access which is welcomed.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous
