10 July 2019 · Delegated
Cooill Cham, 47, Gibbs Grove, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3le
This application sought permission to erect detached dwellings with integral garages on plots 37, 59 and 60 at Grove Park, Clifton Drive, Ramsey. The dwellings used amended house types compared to those originally approved under an earlier planning permission. The site forms part of a larger development parcel in the north west of Ramsey that was already under construction at the time of the application. The three plots in question were identified in submitted location and site plan drawings. The application was approved on 10 July 2019 by a delegated Principal Planner. Highway safety and parking were identified as the key planning issues, and four conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner on 10 July 2019. The proposal involved amended house types on three plots within an already-approved development, and the key planning consideration was highway safety and parking. No refusal reasons were raised.
General Policy 2
the proposal accords with the planning policies aforementioned
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
Predominantly Residential
designates the site area as 'Predominantly Residential'
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
Condition 3
The front gardens to the dwellings hereby approved shall not be replaced with hardstanding without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 4
Prior to the occupation of any dwelling, there must be between any such dwelling and the Clifton Drive highway an access, including footways constructed to at least base course level and it must also be adequately lit.
