2 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
31, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1at
The proposal involves building a simple 2m high wall with a gate to enclose the rear yard of a four-storey terraced dwelling, aimed at improving security by preventing unauthorised access. The site is in Ramsey's Conservation Area and a mixed-use area under the local plan.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the property itself. The Planning Authority must ensure proposals preserve or enhance the area's special char…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the wall complies as it is basic, not publicly visible, and matches common local rear developments.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character and protecting special features permitted. Officer found the proposal preserves the area as the wall is not visible publicly due to built development and is a typical rear feature.
Policy R/TC/P1 Retail Uses
Presumption for retail at ground floor in main shopping streets; limits office uses to 30% frontage. Listed but not material to this rear wall 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.
no objections (23.03.2020)
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed erection of a wall with gate access to the rear yard at 31 Parliament Street, Ramsey.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
