10 November 2025 · Delegated
7, Grand Island, Bride Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uq
The proposal is for the erection of a greenhouse at the rear of 7 Grand Island, Ramsey Isle of Man (Lezayre). The rear garden backs onto and is visible from Vollan Crescent leading to Mooragh Promenade, and includes a small flat area near the house with the larger part sloping steeply down towards the road. The site includes several large trees within the garden (seven sycamores) and associated trees in adjacent gardens, and the sloping garden has been developed with gravel paths, a pergola and flower beds. The decision was to approve the application, granting permission. The key issue considered related to the effect of the proposed greenhouse on the character and appearance of the area.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to approve the application for a greenhouse at 7 Grand Island. The decision focused on the effect of the proposed greenhouse on the character and appearance of the area, including the garden’s setting where it is visible from the adjoining road. The portal decision is recorded as permitted (approved). The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
protection of local character and the environment
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan
protection of local character and the environment
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
development in accordance with land use zoning and other relevant proposals and policies of the Development Plan
Thus the proposal complies with the relevant policies of the Development 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
respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan and with General Policy 2(b), (c), (e) and (g)
not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan and with General Policy 2(b), (c), (e) and (g)
not affect adversely public views of the sea
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan and with General Policy 2(b), (c), (e) and (g)
incorporate where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks
the proposal would not conflict with General Policy 2(f) of the Strategic Plan
not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
it would comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 of the Strategic Plan and with General Policy 2(b), (c), (e) and (g)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Erection of a garden shed and a wall arch for planting
These are located on a different part of the plot, adjacent to the west elevation of the dwelling house.
Erection of nine detached dwellings with associated landscaping and access
The conditions attached to this planning permission removed permitted development rights, including for the erection/placement of greenhouses within the curtilage.
