21 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Mannin, 2, Albert Square, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2en
The site is the rear curtilage of a traditional mid-terraced house in a predominantly residential area of Ramsey. The proposal demolishes existing single-storey outbuildings including a small garage and replaces them with hardstanding for one parking space on the ground floor, similar in size to the neighbour's garage …
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The officer assessed that the proposed works would represent a visual improvement to the area and thus be acceptable in terms of character and appearance.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies provided it respects site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenities, locality character, road safety, or traffic flows; and provides safe access and adequate parking. The officer assessed the proposal against criteria (b), (c), (g), (h), and (i), finding it compliant due to visual improvement, no amenity harm, and acceptable highways impact in the lane context.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Whilst the visibility splays provided are sub-standard, the proposed drawings demonstrate an improvement to the access width and the overall size of the garage space. In this instance, given the narrow width, low speeds and relatively low use of the access lane, the visibility splays are acceptable and unlikely to give rise to any road safety hazard or network efficiency issues. Accordingly, Highway Services raise no opposition. Recommendation: DNO
Highway Services Division raised no opposition despite sub-standard visibility splays due to site-specific conditions; Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection.
Key concern: visibility splays provided are sub-standard
Department of Infrastructure Highway Services
No ObjectionWhilst the visibility splays provided are sub-standard, the proposed drawings demonstrate an improvement to the access width and the overall size of the garage space.; In this instance, given the narrow width, low speeds and relatively low use of the access lane, the visibility splays are acceptable and unlikely to give rise to any road safety hazard or network efficiency issues.; Accordingly, Highway Services raise no opposition.; Recommendation: DNO
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
