26 October 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Supermarket, Bowring Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ll
The proposal seeks retrospective permission for a small bin store made from lollipop fencing and an oil tank store made from blocks with a metal fence, erected in 2016 to replace an existing similar structure on a small section of land to the western gable elevation of the Shoprite Supermarket in Ramsey town centre.
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The officer determined that the key consideration was the visual impact upon the street scene. The stores are simple in form and appearance, and while apparent from public views such as the car park, …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other plan policies if it respects site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or amenity; and provides satisfactory access and safety. The officer tested the proposal specifically against visual impact on street scene and townscape, finding the simple form acceptable with no significant harm despite public visibility from the car park. No tensions noted as it aligns with town centre zoning.
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.
do not object (30.09.2020)
Both DOI Highways Division and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objections to the retrospective creation of a bin and oil tank store at Shoprite Supermarket.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
