26 February 2010 · Applicant withdrawal letter following request by Planning Officer Chris Balmer after Planning Committee approval of related application
Sycamore House, Glen Duff, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2at
The proposal sought approval in principle to demolish two existing poor-condition dwellings (Sycamore House and The Bungalow, formerly part of Lezayre Tea Rooms) and replace them with two detached traditional dwellings, resited further from the adjacent highways depot for environmental and visual improvements, on a cir…
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The planning officer stated the authority could not approve an AIP with the submitted level of detail, as it indicated dwellings larger than 50% of originals and aimed for 4/5 bedroom family homes, ef…
Housing Policy 14
Policy allows replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size unless environmental improvement; generally not more than 50% larger floor area. Officer noted proposal indicated larger dwellings qualifying for exceptions (poor form replacement with traditional character, less visual impact) but required full detailed drawings of existing/proposed to assess compliance, as AIP detail effectively sought size approval prematurely.
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas including replacement of rural dwellings (d) and previously developed land where redevelopment reduces landscape impact (c). Applicant argued site qualifies as previously developed land with redundant commercial use; officer did not contradict principle but focused on AIP detail issue.
Do not oppose subject to condition that applicant demonstrates visibility splays of 2 x 160 metres can be achieved
Support replacement of current dwellings with two traditional homes; replacing one for one; details at later stage
No objections to proposed layout
Full support; existing dwellings poor condition and ugly; traditional replacements would beautify area; new positions sensible away from depot
Support replacement with traditional family houses; would smarten area; sensible to move away from depot
