17 March 2015 · Delegated
Fairfield House, Fairfield Avenue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ls
This application sought to vary a condition attached to an earlier planning permission (14/00337/C) for land at Fairfield House, Fairfield Avenue, Ramsey. The specific change requested was a two-year extension to the time limit for erecting a dwelling on the site. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application under delegated powers. The officer also recommended approval. Five conditions were attached to the decision. The site has a planning history including at least two previous applications.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application, extending the time limit on an existing permission to erect a dwelling by a further two years. The officer also recommended approval. The decision was made under delegated powers.
Predominantly Residential
the application site is within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Condition 1
Details of "the reserved matters application" shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department before any development is commenced and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved.
Condition 3
The application for approval of the reserved matters referred to in Condition 1 shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 4
Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 5
The application for the reserved matters must include a full and accurate tree survey including the positions, canopy spreads, heights, species and conditions of all trees together with a method statement indicating how the works will be undertaken whilst adequately protecting all trees to be retained, in accordance with British Standard 5837:2005 - Trees in relation to construction.
Condition 6
The application for reserved matters must include all engineering works for access, services and pipework and drainage details together with sufficient information to demonstrate that these will not adversely affect either the structural stability of the stream bank or the ecology or water quality of the watercourse.
