28 April 2022 · Delegated
Lower Milntown Farm, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2th
Permission was granted for partial demolition works and external alterations to the dwelling at Lower Milntown Farm, Lezayre Road, Ramsey. The property is a two-storey detached house set within its own grounds on the northern side of Lezayre Road. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact of the proposed works on the street scene and the appearance of the individual property. The application was approved on 28 April 2022 by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner. The key planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the street scene and the appearance of the property itself, which was found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan
comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan
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
Residential Design Guide July 2021
Ramsey Local Plan
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
