10 June 2008 · Delegated
Fernlea, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ln
Planning permission is sought for alterations to garages at Fernlea, 3 Lezayre Road, Ramsey. The site forms the residential curtilage of the property and is located on the southern side of Lezayre Road. The delegated decision permitted the proposal. The decision notes that there would be no adverse impacts to the detriment of residential amenity. Two conditions were imposed.
The delegated decision permitted the application for alterations to garages at Fernlea, 3 Lezayre Road, Ramsey. This was supported by the finding that there would be no adverse impacts to the detriment of residential amenity. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (June 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
Ramsey Local Plan
predominately residential
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 00701/1 and AT 705.4 all received on 2nd April 2008.
