16 July 2008 · Delegated
Part Of Garden Of, Shan Vallah, The Colony, Port Lewaigue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1al
The proposal is for approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling and garage on land described as part of the garden of Shan Vallah in Ramsey (parish of Lezayre). The site is described as a garden area of approximately 0.05 hectares that is overgrown with plants and hedges. The formal decision was an approval (permitted) made under delegated authority. The officer report identified key issues including overlooking of neighbouring property, and drainage matters relating to sewage disposal and surface water disposal. The decision notice wording indicates the Department of Local Government and the Environment approved the application.
The application was approved, resulting in a permitted outcome. The official decision was made by delegated authority, with the formal decision wording stating the application was approved. The officer report also highlighted issues relating to overlooking and disposal of sewage and surface water. The formal decision record lists 7 conditions.
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
With the exception of individual plots or very small-scale schemes (equivalent in scale to an individual plot), development shall only take place in areas which will ultimately be connected to the IRIS system.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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 land defined by the red line as shown on the 1:500 location plan date stamped the 13th November 2006.
Condition 3
Any reserved matters planning application must include provision for vehicular sight lines of a minimum of 2 metres by 18 metres.
Condition 4
Any reserved matters planning application must include provision for the parking of a minimum of 2 cars within the curtilage of the application site.
Condition 5
Any reserved matters planning application must include provision to allow a car to enter and exit the application site in a forward gear.
Condition 6
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
Condition 7
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
