30 December 2010 · Delegated
Field 132382, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2af
This application sought to vary a condition attached to a previously approved service reservoir at Field 132382, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey. Specifically, it proposed an amendment to the roof finish, changing what had been required under condition 4 of the earlier approval (reference 10/00953B). The main planning consideration was whether the revised roof finish would create a significant adverse visual impact on the character and amenity of the area. The officer's assessment found that the site has very limited visibility from the surrounding landscape. The topography of higher land to the south restricts views, and existing landscaping along the eastern and southern boundaries of the site provides further screening. The application was approved by delegated decision on 30 December 2010, subject to five conditions.
The application was approved on 30 December 2010 by delegated authority. The key planning question was whether the amended roof finish would cause significant adverse visual impact on the locality. The officer concluded it would not, given the limited visibility of the site due to surrounding topography and existing boundary landscaping.
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 variation of condition 4 of approved service reservoir (10/00953B) to allow amendment to roof finish as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 25th November 2010.
Condition 3
On completion of the Service Reservoir the temporary haul route, the upgraded entrance onto the Glen Auldyn Road and the temporary site compound are to be removed and re-instated to their original condition.
Condition 4
Prior to works commencing the applicant is required to consult with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding the possibility of bats and breeding birds within the gorse which are protected under the Wildlife Act 1993. No clearance of gorse should be undertaken during March to August inclusive.
Condition 5
Prior to the operation of the Service Reservoir, a detailed scaled landscaping plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Planning Authority showing a landscaping scheme in the form of low earth banking with locally planted gorse or similar, to the north of the Service Reservoir, as indicated in paragraph 3.2 of the supporting documentation (Nov 2011). This approved plan detailing the landscaping must be completed as approved before the operation of the Service Reservoir.
