8 September 2015 · Planning Committee
Field 134548, Glen Auldyn Road, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2af
The application seeks to vary condition 1 of previous approval PA 11/00645/B, which permitted a single dwelling with dimensions 33.5m width, 29.2m depth, 6.8m ridge height, set 119m east of Glen Auldyn Road.
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The principal issue was whether material planning changes (e.g. policy changes, land designations, Local Plan adoption, new legislation) had occurred since the approval of PA 11/00645/B; the officer c…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape character, amenity, highways, habitats, etc. Officer assessed the proposal complies as previously approved with no changed circumstances, and it sits acceptably in LDHP zoning without harm.
Planning Circular 8/89 - Low Density Housing in Parkland
Restricts new dwellings in countryside LDHP to exceptional circumstances, requiring substantial high-quality buildings in at least 1 acre landscaped grounds acknowledging contours/trees. Site is LDHP (type b - countryside); previous approval at appeal confirmed compliance, with no policy changes since.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of two 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.
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.
Driveway details
Prior to the commencement of any building operations there must be submitted to and approved by the Department large-scale (1:20 or better) detailed drawings, showing sectional drawings of the proposed driveway. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In interest of the visual amenities of the area and to ensure an acceptable means of access can be achieved.
Landscaping scheme
No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft 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 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 proposed dwelling hereby permitted. All planting shall be carried out in accordance the approved details in the first planting and seeding seasons following that first occupation. Any trees or shrub which within 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species unless the Department gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
Tree protection method statement
Prior to the commencement of works a method statement is required to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Department in consultation with the Forestry Directorate (Department of Environment Food and Agriculture). This statement shall include full details of precautionary measures to be taken to protect the trees within the site. Development shall not proceed subsequently except in strict accordance with the approved statement. Reason: To safeguard the appearance of the development and the surrounding area.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners unanimously refused application 15/00804/B, stating the owner should have proceeded with the build and criticizing landowners who submit plans but do not build.
Key concern: The owner should have got on with the build
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
Objection**Refused Unanimous.** The owner should have got on with the build. Landowners submit plans, but then do not build them and housing stock remains static.