13 November 2006 · Committee
Garden And Greenhouse, 4, Summerland, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ef
This application sought approval in principle for the erection of a single detached dwelling with on-site garaging and parking on a garden plot at Summerland, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The site, located between Parsonage Road and Summerland, covers approximately 0.038 of a hectare. The Planning Committee approved the application on 13 November 2006, in line with the officer's recommendation. Four conditions were attached to the permission. The main planning issues examined were the potential impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties, the adequacy of access and car parking, and the general amenity standard of the proposed new dwelling.
The Planning Committee approved the application in principle. The key planning issues considered were the impact on neighbouring residential amenity, access and car parking arrangements, and the general amenity of the proposed dwelling itself.
development of infill and backland sites
Within areas zoned for Predominantly Residential use there will be a general presumption against the development of those sites which provide attractive, natural "breathing" spaces between established residential buildings.
3.14 Policy R/R/P3: Infill/Backland Sites Within areas zoned for Predominantly Residential use there will be a general presumption against the development of those sites which provide attractive, natural "breathing" spaces between established residential buildings. These sites will often include trees, mature landscaping, or simply green space. Any possible development of such sites should form the subject of consultation with the Office of Planning prior to the submission of any application.
Condition 1
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings SL1, SL2 and SL5 all received on 7th September 2006.
Condition 3
Two off street parking spaces are to be provided to serve the needs of the development.
Condition 4
The curtilage of the dwelling must include facility to allow a vehicle to turn within the site so that it can exit in a forward gear.
