2 March 2026 · Delegated
41, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2bh
The application seeks permission for the erection of a detached double garage together with new vehicular access at 41 Claughbane Drive, a detached residential property at the end of a cul-de-sac. The site includes the existing dwelling, a detached summer house and residential curtilage, with an open garden. The application site is bounded to the west by dense hedgerow and trees, with woodland beyond, and surrounded to the north, east and south by other residential properties. The officer’s considerations included potential visual impact on the street scene and potential impacts on neighbouring amenities, trees and biodiversity, and drainage. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to approve the application on 2026-03-02; any conditions are set out in the approval notice.
The Department determined to approve the application for a detached double garage and new vehicular access at 41 Claughbane Drive on 2026-03-02. The decision is an approval and is noted as being subject to conditions. The officer report identified key issues including visual impact, impacts on neighbouring amenities, potential effects on existing trees and biodiversity, and drainage.
Strategic Plan
the proposed detached garage would have no significant impacts to residential amenities nor public amenities to warrant a refusal. Subject to the imposition of conditions relating to drainage and tree removal it is considered the proposal would comply with the relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Residential Design Guide
the proposals would comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
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.
Condition 2
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department which set out how damage to the existing trees on site will be avoided. The development shall take place in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure appropriate tree and hedge retention and protection.
Condition 3
Prior to the garage hereby approved being brought into use, the proposed drainage channel shall be installed and retained as such thereafter, unless the garage driveway (when constructed) falls away from the highway. Reason: To ensure an appropriate drainage scheme is provided for the development.
