28 April 2023 · Planning Committee (decision reaffirmed 24.10.2022; notice signed by Director of Planning and Building Control)
Field 131047, Vollan Crescent, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uf
Hartford Homes Ltd applied to vary the previously approved public open space scheme within the Royal Park housing development in Ramsey. The amendments include introducing a dense 'micro forest' of fast-growing native trees, landscaped green areas with seating, native wildflower borders, dense boundary hedges, and a re…
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The proposals comply with the relevant planning policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and the Ramsey Local Plan, having no adverse impacts upon public or private amenities.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plan proposals if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping; does not adversely affect visual character, wildlife habitats, amenities, road safety, or adjoining land uses; and incorporates topography and reduces energy consumption. The officer assessed the amended open space layout against these criteria, finding it acceptable in the 'Proposed Residential' zoning of the Ramsey Local Plan, with positive visual impacts, enhanced biodiversity, no amenity harm, and improved public usability.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (21.01.2022)
do not object (22.12.2021)
supports the application commenting the proposals will increase biodiversity value of the public open space (31.12.2021)
Ramsey Town Commissioners initially requested deferral but later confirmed no objection to the proposal and amended description; DOI Highways consistently do not oppose; DEFA Biodiversity strongly supports the biodiversity enhancements.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Commentrequest that you defer any decision on the above application until such time as the Commissioners have had the opportunity to fully consider the above planning application. The Board meet on Wednesday 19th January, 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 this amended description.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the reissue of the site notice notified on 22 December 2021 and continues to not oppose this proposal
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team
Supportwe are very supportive of the proposed changes to the landscaping and creation of the micro forest. We believe that the new proposal increases the biodiversity value of the public open space.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the changed description notified on 25 January 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.
