22 December 2023 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Offices, Rectory Court, St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1lb
The proposal involves changing the use of approximately 212sqm of vacant office space across two floors in Rectory Court, St Pauls Square, Ramsey, to four 1-bedroom apartments of circa 52sqm each, with no external alterations required.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable under Spatial Policy 2 and Ramsey Local Plan policies R/R/P4 and R/TC/P3, as the site is in a mixed-use town centre area where residenti…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development in service centres like Ramsey town. Officer assessed the site as within defined town centre mixed-use area where residential principle is acceptable, supported by reuse of vacant commercial space.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations (b,c,g,h). Assessed for visual impact (b,c), neighbour amenity (g), and living standards (h); compliant due to no external works, sufficient window separations, and adequate internal space/light.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Designed to respect locality character. No external alterations ensure no visual impact.
Environment Policy 10 - Development and flood risk
Development and flood risk. High tidal flood zone noted but upper-floor location means low susceptibility; FRM advice on escape plans outside planning control.
Transport Policy 4
Highways safety. No objections from Highways Services due to sustainable town centre location.
Transport Policy 7
Parking. No dedicated parking but acceptable as matches existing office provision and location reduces need.
Ramsey Local Plan Policy R/R/P4
Encourages residential use of underused upper floors above shops subject to Housing (Flats) Regulations. Vacant offices suit conversion.
R/TC/P3
Encourages upper floors as offices, retail, or apartments, especially vacant ones. Directly supports proposal.
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.
Development would have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking due to the sustainable location of the proposals near local amenities. Residents can use existing bin storage and parking arrangements for the building.
Highway Services HDC does not oppose the application due to its sustainable location with no significant highway impacts. DOI Flood Risk Management Division does not oppose subject to a condition for a Flood Escape Plan.
Key concern: The proposed property is in a tidal flood zone
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking due to the sustainable location of the proposals near local amenities. Residents can use existing bin storage and parking arrangements for the building.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
Conditional No ObjectionDNOC; The proposed property is in a tidal flood zone; If the planning application is permitted FRM recommend that a Flood Escape Plan is posted in a prominent area of each apartment
Conditions requested: If the planning application is permitted FRM recommend that a Flood Escape Plan is posted in a prominent area of each apartment
