11 July 2016 · Delegated
Mill House, Dog Mills Beach Road, Dogmills, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ad
Permission was granted for the erection of new gate pillars and an associated wall, along with the installation of a domestic bulk gas storage tank and base at Mill House, Dogmills, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The application site forms the residential curtilage of a detached dwelling known as Mill House, which was under construction at the time. The site is divided by an access lane that also functions as a public footpath, with agricultural land to the south and the Island's coast immediately to the east. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 11 July 2016. The officer also recommended approval, and there were no conflicts between the recommendation and the final decision.
General Policy 2
the works are domestic in nature and scale and relate to the dwelling nearing completion on the site
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
