8 January 2016 · Delegated
Milntown Lodge, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2af
This application sought to vary condition one of an earlier planning permission (11/01598/B) for the erection of two dwellings on land between Glas Choille and Winston, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey. The purpose was to extend the period within which that permission could be implemented by four years. The site is a parcel of land on the western side of Glen Auldyn Road, with a frontage of around 40 metres and a depth of between 42 and 50 metres, bounded to the west by the Glen Auldyn River. The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 8 January 2016, with two conditions attached. The officer also recommended approval.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. It sought to vary a condition on an earlier permission for two dwellings in order to extend the time allowed to implement that permission by four years. The extension was granted, keeping the earlier approval live.
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
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.
Condition 2
Prior to the commencement of any works to the hereby approved dwellings, the access and visibility splays of 2m x 23m in both directions all as shown on drawing 001B are required to be provided and retained thereafter.
