20 September 2012 · Delegated
Sarasota, Ramsey Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pr
This application sought permission to erect a replacement dwelling at Sarasota, Ramsey Road, Laxey, Isle of Man. The existing property is a detached single-storey building set within a relatively large plot on the northern side of Ramsey Road, with the site sloping from north to south. The officer's report noted that the building is not readily visible from close distance due to its height, the landscape features of the plot, and the fact that Ramsey Road sits at a lower level than the site. The main planning issues considered were the proposal's impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and any effects on the residential amenity of adjacent properties. The application was approved on 20 September 2012 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the effect on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were assessed as acceptable, leading to permission being granted subject to two conditions.
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
Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following are judged to be relevant
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
This land will be considered suitable for the development of a maximum of three new dwellings. Access and drainage arrangements must be made in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport. Prospective developers are advised to consult the Isle of Man Water Authority to ensure that an adequate supply of water may be provided to the development.
Paragraph 4.38 of the plan relates to the development of area 7, with policy L/RES/PR/6 setting out the local plan policy for the area.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of a replacement dwelling, Sarasota, Ramsey Road, Laxey as shown by 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 and 011 all received 30th July 2012.
