27 October 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
H P Corkill Ltd, Cannons Court, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The proposal involved demolishing a two-storey former residential terrace built in local random rubble stone with slate roof and surviving Victorian six-over-six sliding sash windows, which had been adapted for use as a joinery workshop.
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The officer emphasized that the site is within the Ramsey Conservation Area, where proposals must preserve or enhance character per Policies ENV35, ENV39, CA/2, and CA/6.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of redundant buildings and previously developed land. Officer noted conflict as demolition for car park does not re-use the building or materials sensitively, despite site efficiency for parking.
Strategic Policy 4
Demands protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas. Proposal fails as demolition harms fabric and setting of historic terrace without enhancement from car park.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to Development Plan. Application contravenes conservation policies in Strategic Plan and PPS1/01.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting townscape character, scale, and locality. Demolition adversely affects surrounding townscape and historic character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Terrace demolition does not protect special features.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption to retain positive contributors to Conservation Areas. Terrace positively contributes despite alterations.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration. Demolition affects special character and setting.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against demolishing positive contributors; merits of new development essential in unclear cases. No structural justification; car park replacement lacks merit and harms wider area.
no objection to the proposals
Do not oppose the proposals
