24 February 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Flat 1, 19, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dt
The proposal involved converting a vacant boarding house in a predominantly residential area of Ramsey town centre into five self-contained flats: basement (52.1m²), ground (34m²), first floor (50.6m²), second floor (50.6m²), and attic (54.6m²).
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The officer noted that while most aspects were acceptable and addressed satisfactorily in the prior approval PA19/00835/B (which combined basement and ground into one flat), the key issue was the new …
Strategic Policy 12
Supports creation of flats by conversion of redundant boarding houses subject to detailed standards. The conversion principle was considered viable, but failed on detailed standards relating to outlook.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect character/amenity. Street scene changes minimal; window style could be conditioned for front elevation sliding sash with glazing bars to match originals per Planning Circular 1/98.
Environment Policy 36
Protects views to/from nearby Conservation Area. Site outside CA; no adverse impacts identified on important views.
Housing Policy 17
Permits flat conversions if adequate space/amenity/parking provided and flats have pleasant clear outlook from principal rooms. Basement flat failed (b) due to enclosed ground-obscured windows despite light wells; other flats acceptable.
Transport Policy 1
Encourages development near public transport. Site in Ramsey town centre near bus station, shops, services; parking relaxed, cycle storage could be conditioned.
No Highways Interest in this application (5.12.2019)
have considered the proposal and have no objection (23.12.19)
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and DOI Highways Division have no objection to the conversion of a boarding house to five self-contained apartments at 19 Waterloo Road, Ramsey.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 05.12.19
