1 September 2025 · Delegated
Traaie-Heen, Church Road, Port Lewaigue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ag
Permission was granted for external alterations to Traie Heen, a substantial detached dwelling in Port Lewaigue, Ramsey. The works include removing roof lights, replacing roof tiles and guttering, amending chimney pots, and replacing exterior doors and windows. The property is described as a substantial detached dwelling on a sloping site within mature landscaping, with elements dating from the 19th century. It has been subject to various alterations over its lifetime and is not located within a Conservation Area. The application was approved on a delegated basis by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on a delegated basis. The proposal involved external alterations to a substantial detached dwelling with 19th century elements, and the works were considered acceptable.
General Policy 2
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
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
Infrastructure Policy 5
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
Community Policy 7
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
Community Policy 7: The design of new development and the extension and refurbishment of existing buildings and development must, as far as is reasonably practical, pay due regard to existing best practice so as to help prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour. 10.12.2 The Isle of Man Constabulary has suggested that neighbourhood police stations, where the public can meet police officers, are needed to improve community safety. In the majority of cases these will need to be provided within existin g communities as opportunities arise. Consideration should be given to incorporating such facilities in larger new developments in association with other community facilities.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
