3 August 2021 · Delegated
Thie Grennaugh, Claughbane Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2hl
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to Thie Grennaugh, a two-storey detached house on Claughbane Road, Ramsey, to provide additional living accommodation. The property sits on the western side of Claughbane Road and is the last dwelling on a private lane before a public footpath. The officer considered the proposal against planning issues including its effect on the character and appearance of the area, impact on neighbouring amenity, and highway safety. The application was recommended for approval and the decision was issued on 3 August 2021 under delegated authority. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 3 August 2021 under delegated powers. The officer assessed the proposal against key planning considerations including its effect on the character and appearance of the area, impact on neighbouring amenity, and highway safety, and found it acceptable on all counts.
General Policy 2
It is considered the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Pla2016
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
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
