21 October 2003 · Planning Committee on review
St. Benedicts, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ad
The proposal involved partially demolishing an existing garage adjacent to the main dwelling at St Benedicts and replacing it with two single-storey self-catering holiday cottages, each with two bedrooms, plus a replacement garage and altered drive entrance.
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The Planning Committee determined that the proposed construction of two residential units for tourist accommodation would result in an overdevelopment of the site.
Fully supports the proposal for 2 self-catering holiday cottages; in sympathy with policy and well located for visitors.
No views; no adverse traffic impacts.
No objections subject to fire safety recommendations.
No objection subject to sewer connection conditions.
Applicant/agent; requested review of refusal.
Multiple public objections from Milntown Trust, Glen Auldyn Residents Association, and individuals cite impacts on heritage, traffic, residential character, and security; statutory responses from DoT Drainage Division and Fire Rescue Service raise no objection with conditions, while Registration and Grading Commission supports the proposal.
Key concern: detrimental impact on heritage-listed Milntown estate and rural character of Glen Auldyn
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection In principle subject to:; These comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with the Division PRIOR to the commencement of any building works. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense. It is also a legal requirement under the Sewerage Act 1999 that the Department (as the drainage Authority) be advised, in advance, of the date of the connection of each dwelling to the public sewer(s).; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division.; The applicant is advised to consult with the Division in order to identify the line of the foul sewer before development work commences. The sewer must be fully protected whilst all building works are being carried out. No part of the proposed development may be constructed, nor any trees planted, within THREE metres of any public sewer either at the time of construction or at any time in the future.
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws.; For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 695949; For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the loMWA Byelaws Inspector (Les Quayle), tel. 695957
Registration and Grading Commission
SupportThe proposal is in sympathy with Registration and Grading Commission policy to encourage the development of quality self-catering tourist accommodation in the Manx countryside.; In conclusion the Registration and Grading Commission fully supports the proposal for 2 self catering holiday cottages at St Benedicts.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No Objectionsubject to the following recommendations I have no objections to the scheme as proposed.
Conditions requested: The door to the lounge/kitchen in each cottage is to be to half hour fire resisting standard and to self-close onto 25 mm rebates. The doors should also be fitted with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals.; A smoke alarm conforming to BS5446 should be provided within the central lobby within each cottage. Ideally they should be mains operated and incorporate a battery back-up facility.; Provide a 1m x 1m fire blanket in each kitchen.; A fire routine notice should be displayed within each cottage and should include the following information: The correct postal address of the premises and the location of the nearest telephone that can be used in an emergency. The correct emergency telephone procedure. The actions to be taken upon both discovering a fire and upon hearing the smoke alarm sound.
The original application 03/00908/B sought part demolition of a garage and replacement with two holiday cottages at St. Benedicts, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, and was refused by the Planning Committee at Review. Mr. Clark, M.D., & D. Clarke (appellants, likely the owners) appealed the decision on 31 December 2003 via written procedure with site visit. No appeal arguments or evidence were submitted in the documents provided. The appeal was withdrawn before determination, as notified by the Planning Appeals Secretary on 10 February 2004, leaving the original refusal in place.
Precedent Value
No precedent set as the appeal was withdrawn before any substantive consideration; future applicants cannot learn specific lessons from the inspector's analysis, but it underscores that appeals can be withdrawn at any stage prior to decision.
