4 December 2025 · Delegated
41, Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2bh
The application proposes replacement of existing stone cladding to the east elevation with render and a paint finish. The site is the residential curtilage of 41 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey, a single storey detached property on the north-western side of Claughbane Drive at the head of the turning head. The key issue considered was the impact of the proposed development upon the street scene and individual property. The interim Director of Planning and Building Control determined to approve the application, and the portal decision is recorded as permitted (delegated).
The application was determined to APPROVE, and the portal decision records it as permitted (delegated). The officer identified the main consideration as the impact on the street scene/individual property in relation to the proposed changes to the east elevation. A single condition is recorded in the extracted information.
General Policy 2
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan2016
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 2021
July 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
