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
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal for demolition of a redundant workshop to enable car park extension.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 20th August, 2014 and have no objection to the proposal.
