25 February 2022 · Committee
Public Open Space, Auldyn Meadow Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2tr
Permission was granted for the creation of a fenced children's playground with play equipment on a parcel of undeveloped land at Auldyn Meadow Drive, Ramsey. The site sits in a central location within the Auldyn Meadow Drive area and was originally allocated as Public Open Space when the estate was developed. During the application process, the scheme was amended to include a new path running from the north-western to the south-eastern corner of the site, connecting with existing estate footpaths. Additional tree planting around the play area and hedgerow planting along the northern and eastern boundaries were also added, in response to concerns about site access and the highway. The committee concluded that the proposal would not cause significant harm to neighbouring or visual amenities, and that it complied with the relevant planning policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and the Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998.
The committee approved the application on 25 February 2022. It was considered that the proposal would not have significant adverse impacts on public or private amenities and would comply with relevant planning policies. The scheme was also amended during the process to address concerns about pathways across the site and access onto the highway. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
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
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
Recreation Policy 4
Open Space must be provided on site or conveniently close to the development which it is intended to serve, and should be easily accessible by foot and public transport.
Recreation Policy 4: Open Space must be provided on site or conveniently close to the development which it is intended to serve, and should be easily accessible by foot and public transport.
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 3
- 3. All hard landscaping works (including a 1.2m wide pathway) as shown on approved drawing Auld APL 58 REV b shall be completed prior to the occupation of the play area and retained thereafter. The footpaths shall be 1.2m in width, accessible for all users and the first 5m of any pathway hereby approved shall be finished in a non-gravel material finish.
Removal of condition 1 of PA 11/00990/B relating to the provision of affordable housing in connection with the erection of 45 dwellings, associated highway and drainage infrastructure, public open space and landscaping
Application site
Erection of two detached dwellings and a terrace of four dwellings (revised dwelling types to those approved under PA 11/00990/B)
Application site
Erection of 45 dwellings with associated highway and drainage infrastructure, public open space and landscaping
Application site
Development of 19 dwellings (class 3.3), retail unit (class 1.1), children's nursery (class 4.2), and associated drainage and highway services
Nearby site
