24 November 2005 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To Field 131049 And, Vollan Crescent, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uj
The proposal sought approval in principle for three blocks of four first time buyer homes (12 units total) on a greenfield site described as overgrown wasteland adjacent to Vollan Crescent in Ramsey, including associated parking but no garages to keep costs low.
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The officer's report states the land is zoned as public open space under the Ramsey Local Plan (No. 2) Order 1998, making the residential development contrary to planning policy.
Ramsey Local Plan (predominantly residential use)
The policy zones the site as public open space. The officer assessed the residential proposal as clearly contrary to this zoning, constituting a major departure from the plan-led system. No justification such as housing need or first time buyer enforcement overrode the zoning protection for public amenity.
No adverse traffic impacts subject to conditions on parking, sight splays, and turning facility for road safety
