29 December 2008 · Delegated
Ballameanagh, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ag
Planning permission was sought for alterations and extensions to the dwelling at Ballameanagh Cottage, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle of Man (Lezayre). The application site is the curtilage of a detached dwelling towards the southern end of Glen Auldyn. The site was also described as being significantly more than eight metres from the nearest watercourse. The formal decision was to approve the application, with the outcome recorded on the portal as permitted. The officer’s raw recommendation was “Permitted”.
The authority delegated the decision, and the formal decision notice states that the application was approved. The evidence provided does not set out the detailed reasons for approval, but it records that the site relates to the curtilage of a detached dwelling and is significantly further than eight metres from the nearest watercourse. The officer report recommendation matched the final outcome, recorded as “Permitted”. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposed development satisfies the provisions of General Policy 2 of the 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
local plan policy
the application site is located within a wider area of land that is designated as being predominantly residential use
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 drawing no.s GQ/1/08 and GQ/2/08 date stamped the 10th October 2008.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
