18 February 2008 · Committee
Garden And Greenhouse, 4, Summerland, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ef
This application sought approval in principle to erect a dwelling on land between 3 Summerland and Parsonage Road, Ramsey, in the parish of Lezayre. The site is a small plot of approximately 0.035 hectares (0.086 acres) that previously formed a detached garden associated with 3 Summerland. The Planning Committee approved the application on 18 February 2008, in line with the officer's recommendation. The decision was subject to four conditions. The application had a planning history of three prior references on the site, suggesting some background consideration of development in this location.
The Planning Committee approved the application in principle to erect a dwelling on the land. The site, a small detached garden plot of approximately 0.035 hectares associated with 3 Summerland, was considered acceptable for residential development. Four conditions were attached to the approval.
development of infill and backland sites
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.
development within land-use zones
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
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
The approval in principle relates to the erection of a dwelling within the land defined by the red line on drawing no.s 158/2/1 and 158/3/2 date stamped the 26th October 2007.
Condition 3
A minimum of two on-site car parking spaces must be provided to serve the needs of the development.
Condition 4
Provision to allow a vehicle to turn so that it can exit in a forward gear must be provided within the confines of the site.
approval in principle for the erection of a pair of semi detached houses with on site garaging and parking on the detached garden land associated to 4 Summerland, Ramsey
approval in principle for the erection of a single detached dwelling with on site garaging and parking on the detached garden land associated to 4 Summerland, Ramsey
approval for the erection of two dwellings on land fronting Parsonage Road, Ramsey
