20 July 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Westlands, Riverbank Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3pr
The proposal seeks approval in principle for a detached single storey dwelling on Plot 18, a vacant residential plot west of Watersmeet on Riverbank Road, Ramsey. This is an outline application with all detailed matters (siting, design, appearance, landscaping, access, etc.) reserved for later approval.
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The main consideration was the land use principle, with the site designated as Predominantly Residential Use in the 1982 Development Plan, making a detached dwelling compliant and not prejudicing adjo…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies, without prejudicing adjoining land per (k). The officer assessed the residential proposal against the site's Predominantly Residential designation, confirming principle compliance as it fits the bungalow area without harm, tipping the balance for approval.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires best use of resources including sites and infrastructure. Officer noted this supports development on the vacant urban plot connectable to IRIS systems.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Directs new development to existing settlements. The site in Ramsey settlement satisfies this locational principle.
Spatial Policy 3
Echoes SP2 for development in defined settlements or extensions; site location complies.
Infrastructure Policy 1
Requires connection to IRIS for non-small scale development; site suitable as urban infill.
Time limits for reserved matters and commencement
Application for approval of all of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice or the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters, whichever is later.
Reserved matters approval required
Approval of the siting, design, external appearance, internal layout of buildings, site layout, drainage, landscaping, means of access (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained in writing from the Department prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved and the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved.
Highway details in reserved matters
Notwithstanding condition 2, the reserved matters application referred to in condition 1 shall also include details of: a) Access arrangements, including surfacing and any gating; b) Visibility splays; c) Internal arrangements for a driveway, paths, turning and any garaging; d) Surface water drainage; and e) Car and bicycle parking to adopted and technical standards.
Single storey dwelling only
The reserved matters shall be for a single storey dwelling (bungalow).
no objection
does not oppose this application, with requirements on highway issues for future reserved matters
Highways Development Control raised no opposition subject to conditions on access, visibility, parking, and drainage details; Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection to the proposal and amended plans; a neighbouring resident had no objection to the single storey dwelling in principle.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
Conditional No ObjectionHDC raises no opposition subject to a condition to cover the pedestrian and vehicle details; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: condition to cover the pedestrian and vehicle details, including: a) Access arrangements, including surfacing and any gating b) Visibility splays c) Internal arrangements for a driveway, paths, turning and any garaging d) Surface water drainage e) Car and bicycle parking to adopted and technical standards
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 6 May 2022 and has no further comments to add to those dated 22 April 2022.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the amended plans.
