23 December 2011 · Delegated
Nirvana, Ramsey Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7py
Permission was granted for the erection of a replacement detached garage and an extension to the driveway at Nirvana, Ramsey Road, Laxey. The property is a single-storey detached bungalow on the south-eastern side of the highway. The site slopes noticeably from north to south, leaving the rear of the plot at a considerably lower level than the front. The rear boundary adjoins the Manx Electric Railway. The application was approved by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority on 23 December 2011, subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority. The proposal was found acceptable in the context of the site, a single-storey bungalow on a sloping plot adjoining the Manx Electric Railway.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the erection of a replacement garage and extension of driveway as shown in drawings PD 001, PD 002, PD 003, PD 004, PD 005, PD 006 and PD 007 received 16th November 2011.
