4 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Milntown Lodge, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2af
The proposal seeks amendments to the previously approved two-storey dwelling under PA20/01246/B, with changes such as adding bifold doors and a kitchen window to the northwest elevation, stone cladding to the chimney, an air source heat pump at the rear, ground-mounted solar panels in the garden, and rebuilding an exis…
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The principle of the dwelling was established by prior approval PA20/01246/B, consistent with the site's residential zoning, so main issues were design amendments and residential amenity.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, landscaping; not adversely affect landscape character, wildlife/habitats, residential amenity, or road safety; and provide safe access/parking. Officer assessed amendments as minor, unchanged in siting/scale from approved scheme, no harm to amenity or street scene, highway safe, thus compliant.
Environment Policy 13
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk on/off-site. Site's western boundary in high flood risk but dwelling/driveway not; no changes from prior approval, so acceptable.
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.
Vehicular access construction
The dwelling hereby approved shall not be commenced until the means of vehicular access has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, and shall thereafter be retained for access purposes only. Reason: In the interests of highway safety during the construction process and once the dwelling is occupied.
Parking and turning areas
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.
Landscaping scheme
No development shall take place until full details of soft and hard landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the soft landscaping works include details of new planting (including tree planting) showing, type, size and position of each and should include the planting shown on approved drawing 2304-SP-201-D. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Details of the hard landscaping works include footpaths and hard surfacing materials. The hard landscaping works shall be completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Requires S109 highway agreement.
recommended an approval
Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) application 23/01006/B, noting no significant negative highway impact and advising a S109 highway agreement is required. Lezayre Parish Commissioners unanimously approved the application after viewing it.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The applicant is advised that they will require a S109 highway agreement to tie-in the access hardstanding and visibility splay with the adopted highway.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners viewed the planning applications 23/00990/B and 23/01006/B last night and unanimously approved.
