26 September 2019 · Delegated
West Building, Ramsey Grammar School, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2rg
Permission was granted for the erection of a 20-space cycle shelter for staff use within the grounds of Ramsey Grammar School on Lezayre Road, Ramsey. The shelter was proposed on the western side of the school's west building, directly opposite the sports pitches and the west building car park. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the school and nearby properties. The application was approved on 26 September 2019 by a Principal Planner under delegated authority, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on the visual amenities of Ramsey Grammar School and neighbouring properties, which was found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Schools and other Establishments in large grounds
The site lies within an area zoned as Schools and other Establishments in large grounds and specifically Ramsey Grammar School West, secondary school
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
