2 May 2012 · Committee
41, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2bh
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a detached single-storey dwelling at 41 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The works also included erecting a wall and a timber outbuilding, repositioning an oil tank, and making amendments to the driveway. The property sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a public footpath running along its eastern boundary. The Planning Committee considered the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the amenity of neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 2 May 2012, with four conditions attached to the permission.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 2 May 2012. The key planning considerations were whether the works would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and whether they would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Current development proposals should result in the completion of both estates. Any further changes should have careful regard to existing space standards and planting, particularly close to public access routes.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
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 alteration and extension to dwelling including erection of boundary walls, erection of a timber outbuilding, re positioning of oil tank and driveway amendments 41 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey as shown by Design and Access Statement, Location Plan, NR001, NR002, NR003, NR004, NR005, NR006, NR007, NR008, NR009, NR010, NR011 and NR012 all received 14th March 2012.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Condition 4
The approved outbuilding may be used only for purposes that are incidental to the use and enjoyment of the dwelling 41 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey.
