6 June 2007 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To Wildwood House, Postal Locality, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ah
The proposal involved erecting four detached dwellings (three large two-storey executive houses of approximately 2,520 sq ft each with double garages, and one single-storey lodge of 1,260 sq ft) on a relatively flat site formerly part of a garden with derelict greenhouses, fruit trees, and bordered by mature trees and …
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The officer assessed the site as zoned 'woodland' and not designated for development under the 1982 Development Plan Order, applying Planning Circular 1/88 which presumes against residential developme…
Residential Development - Houses in the Countryside
Provides general presumption against residential development in countryside except for agricultural holdings; remaining areas intended to remain substantially free from development to protect fragile countryside. Officer applied strictly, noting no agricultural justification for four speculative dwellings, risk of precedent.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance unless no harm to character/quality or essential location. Site zoning failed both tests; development would harm landscape character in scenic glen.
Environment Policy 3
Prohibits unacceptable loss/damage to woodland of amenity/conservation value. Proposal sited to require tree felling in zoned woodland area.
Environment Policy 4
Protects Nature Conservation Zones/Sites of Ecological Importance. Added by Committee; development would adversely impact these designations.
In support of application; site formerly garden with greenhouses, infill in valley with existing houses, traditional design, minimal impact, additional tree planting.
Do not oppose subject to visibility splays, parking, turning facilities, driveway width conditions.
No objection in principle, subject to land drainage consent, sewage plant details, further submissions.
