1 December 2015 · Planning Committee
Plot Adjacent To, Maughold Lodge, Claughbane Walk, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2jp
The proposal seeks approval in principle for two dormer-style dwellings on an undeveloped residentially zoned plot north of Maughold Lodge and Claughbane Walk, east of The Crescent in Ramsey. It includes a shared vehicular access with improved visibility splays of 2.4m x 35m.
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The site is zoned for residential development under the Ramsey Local Plan, with the principle of residential use established by prior approvals for a single dwelling, and no policy changes since.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of land, efficient site use including access and amenity, and utilising infrastructure. Officer assessed site as zoned residential, suitable for two dwellings with shared access improvements and adequate plot space.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Locates new development in towns/villages or sustainable extensions, countryside exceptionally. Site in existing residential area of Ramsey, so principle acceptable.
General Policy 2
Permits zoned development if respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, amenities, highway safety, etc. Proposal complies via zoning, improved access, neighbour separation, landscaping, and conditions for reserved matters.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns/villages. Site in Ramsey residential zone, extending prior single dwelling approval without policy change.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate development safely. Improved splays and passing place accepted despite minor shortfall from 36m standard.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Plots have sufficient space, to be detailed at reserved matters.
Time limit for commencement
The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters.
Reserved matters application deadline
Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved.
Reserved matters approval required
Approval of the details of design, siting, external appearance of the buildings, internal layout, parking layout, and landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced.
Access and visibility splays
No other development may commence on site until the access, complete with visibility splays of 2.4m by 35m as measured from the edge of the carriageway (as shown in drawing 0713B/03 REV) has been formed and is available for use. Construction traffic and vehicular access to the proposed housing must be solely from this access point.
Dwelling style restriction
The dwelling must be either single storey and/or a dormer styled property as shown within Illustration 1 of Appendix III of the Architects Design Statement.
have not objected to the application
have not objected to the application... Applicant has met current highway standards... by improving current access and visibility sightlines. If approved, visibility splays condition recommended.
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal. DOI Highways do not oppose subject to a condition on visibility splays.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 21st October, 2015 and have no objection to the proposal.
DOI Highways
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant has met current highway standards to accommodate two new dwellings by improving current access and visibility sightlines.; Do not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 29.9.15
Conditions requested: Prior to any works on site the visibility splays of 2.4 x 36 metres shall be provided and nothing must be planted or erected within the sightlines which may exceed 1.05 metres.
