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Mr Michael Weldon 14 Manor Lane Farmhilll Douglas IM2 2NX
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr Michael Weldon, Ref 25/90484/B, for the Variation of Condition 4 of 23/00313/B proposing alternative construction materials at Jasmine 3 Auburn Place Lezayre Road Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 2LP .
Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).
Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
This revised approach comprises a ramp constructed from reinforced concrete, incorporating low concrete block walls on either side, no higher than the ramp itself, with foundations no deeper than 250mm. It supersedes the previously approved Green Grid Systems Rootbridge 15kN method (Option 3).
Reason: To ensure that the development proceeds in accordance with the revised design approach, which has been formulated to safeguard retained trees and respond appropriately to site constraints, in accordance with General Policy 2(f).
The submitted details shall reflect the revised design approach described in Option 1 (Section 5.3.9.1) of the Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Manx Roots Limited (March 2023) and shall supersede any earlier ramp details shown on previously approved plans.
The development shall thereafter be carried out in full accordance with the approved plan and retained as such thereafter.
Reason: To ensure that the revised ramp is implemented in a manner that respects the site context and safeguards the health and stability of retained trees, in accordance with General Policy 2(f).
This approval relates to the following documents and plans: Plans
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is considered to comply with the relevant provisions of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, including General Policy 2, Environment Policies 3 and 42, and Strategic Policy 3b. The revised ramp design is modest in scale, visually unobtrusive, and appropriately located within a well-screened rear garden, resulting in no adverse impact on the character or appearance of the site or surrounding area. Subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions to secure implementation detail and safeguard retained trees, the application is considered acceptable in planning terms.
Date of Issue: 14th August 2025
J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note
This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.
This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.
A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/onlineapplications/)
Implementation A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect —
Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.
Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.
Appeal Any appeal can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal
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