25 April 2017 · Committee
4 Kneale Court, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ap
This reserved matters application sought approval for the erection of a single dwelling on Plot 4 of land adjacent to Brookfield Court, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle of Man. Reserved matters applications deal with the detailed design and layout following an earlier outline planning permission. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the application and formally approved it on 25 April 2017. The case officer, Mr Chris Balmer, had recommended approval, and the committee's decision was consistent with that recommendation. The permission was granted subject to five conditions. The site sits within the parish of Lezayre and has a planning history of four previous related applications.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the reserved matters application for a dwelling on Plot 4. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was formally permitted on 25 April 2017. Five conditions were attached to the approval.
Development should make the best use of resources
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
Infill/Backland Sites
Ramsey Local Plan
3.14 Policy R/R/P3: Infill/Backland Sites Within areas zoned for Predominantly Residential use there will be a general presumption against the development of those sites which provide attractive, natural "breathing" spaces between established residential buildings. These sites will often include trees, mature landscaping, or simply green space. Any possible development of such sites should form the subject of consultation with the Office of Planning prior to the submission of any application.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the visibility splays shown on Kinrade Associates drawing no SM16/402/2 A shall be constructed and shall remain unobstructed at a height of 1.05m thereafter. Reason: In the interest of highway safety
Condition 3
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the car parking and manoeuvring areas as shown on Kinrade Associates drawing no SM16/402/2 A shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
Condition 4
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Condition 5
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details shone on drawing Sm16/402/2 A must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the hereby approved dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development. This approval relates to drawings reference numbers SM16/402/2 A SM16/405/2 A and 01 A received on 3rd March 2017 and 23rd February 2017.
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Approval in principle for residential development to provide four detached dwellings with integral garaging
Approval in principle for erection of six houses
Approval in principle for erection of seven houses
