15 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Milntown Mansion, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ab
Milntown Estate is a large detached property with substantial grounds in Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, including a Registered Building (Milntown Mansion). The proposal involves creating a 2.7m wide opening in the low stone wall and hedgerow on the southern boundary for a 1200mm wide timber pedestrian gate painted Milntown Estat…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) and Environment Policy 2 (ENV2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, concluding it complies as it respects the site and surroundings…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings (siting, layout, scale, design), does not harm landscape/townscape character, protects amenity, ensures highway safety, and incorporates landscape features. The officer tested the gate's scale (1200mm wide in 2.7m opening), materials (timber painted green), and position in hedgerow, finding it acceptable in the parkland setting without adverse impacts on Registered Building or landscape.
Environment Policy 2
ENV2 prioritises protecting High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV) character unless development does not harm it or location is essential. The officer assessed minimal hedgerow/wall removal and gate design, concluding no harm to AHLV character or scenic significance, as it blends with existing accesses and is distant from the Registered Building.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 1082.03A. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
No objection - request that a pedestrians only sign is erected
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the pedestrian access gate is onto a low flow cul-de-sac linking up to a public footpath and suitable visibility is achieved
Lezayre Parish Commissioners reserved their views on the pedestrian access gate application due to insufficient information about its purpose and design, requesting clarification and a more appropriate gate style. Aldin Cottage residents objected due to pedestrian safety risks on the footpath-less road and misnaming of the access road.
Key concern: pedestrian safety risks on road without footpath
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners reserved their views due to a lack of information. What is the purpose of the gate? Is it for access to the gardens or is it for exiting?; They also feel that the gate itself should be more in keeping with the age of the property, eg. a five-bar gate.
Aldin Cottage residents
ObjectionThe road in question lacks a footpath, making it unsuitable and unsafe for more pedestrian traffic particularly from parties of young school children.; It should be noted that the application should be for Garretts Lane and NOT Crossags Lane which has been so confusing to us.; In addition, it is a concern that NO site notices have been displayed in Garrett’s Lane!
