15 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Dreem-Ny-Geay, Grove Mount, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3he
The site is a moderately sized corner plot at the end of Grove Mount in Ramsey, currently occupied by a 240m² two-storey detached house, sloping down to the northeast with views over Mooragh Park.
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The site is within a predominantly residential area in Ramsey town, establishing a presumption in favour of housing and complying with Housing Policy 4 as it involves replacement rather than new build…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape, amenity, access, road safety, or views. Officer assessed proposal against all criteria (a)-(n), finding compliance due to residential zoning, minimal height increase (<285mm ridge), material mix tying into street scene, adequate separations preventing amenity harm, improved access/parking, and no impact on views or habitats.
Housing Policy 4
Permits new housing in existing towns like Ramsey; exceptional countryside cases only. Site in residential-zoned urban area supports replacement principle with no net increase in built form beyond existing dwelling size.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards. Proposal provides 3 spaces (driveway/garage) exceeding requirements for 3-bed dwelling, with widened access improving visibility/safety.
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.
do not oppose the application
no objection to the application
Highway Services Division has no objection subject to a S109A highway agreement for access widening. Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal.
Highway Services Division
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed replacement dwelling would have adequate site parking to comply with the parking standards and 'Manual for Manx Roads' design guidance.; The existing site access is to be widened from 2.6m to 3.8m to the north east.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
Conditions requested: A S109A highway agreement would be needed to legally widen the vehicular access with dropped kerbs
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 17th April, 2019 and have no objection to the proposal.
