20 September 2018 · Delegated
Island Media Studios, Mountain View Innovation Centre, Jurby Road, Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2eb
This retrospective application sought permission for the installation of three windows at Mountain View Innovation Centre on Jurby Road, Ramsey. The site covers just over 11 acres between the A13 Jurby Road and the Sulby River, with the main buildings visible from the southern side of the river and from distant viewpoints along Lezayre Road and Garey Road. The key planning issue considered was whether the new windows could cause overlooking of neighbouring properties. The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner, with no conditions attached to the decision.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner on 20 September 2018. The main planning concern considered was the potential for the windows to cause overlooking of neighbouring properties, but this was not found to prevent approval.
General Policy 2
provides for a presumption in favour of development
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
