20 October 2016 · Planning Committee
Mart, Bowring Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lj
The proposal involved demolishing redundant auction and commercial buildings on a previously developed site in Ramsey town centre and replacing them with 18 sheltered apartments (17 two-bedroom, 1 one-bedroom) across four buildings (1-3 storeys), including communal lounge, laundrette, 12 parking spaces, and minibus tur…
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The Planning Committee considered the application and the applicant's request to amend the age restriction condition from 65+ to 50/55+, concluding that younger occupants in this age range would have …
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising previously developed land and efficient site use considering access, landscaping, open space. Officer assessed site as redundant buildings on previously-developed land in sustainable town centre location, finding proposal accords as redevelopment.
General Policy 2
Requires development respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping; satisfactory amenity, access, parking; no adverse highway impact. Officer found principle acceptable but Committee determined parking failed due to age-related vehicle ownership, breaching parking/amenity tests.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns/villages. Officer confirmed location on town centre periphery suitable for residential, especially sheltered type.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per current standards (sheltered housing: 1 per 3 units). Officer initially satisfied with 12 spaces exceeding 6 required at 65+, sustainable location; Committee found insufficient for 55+ younger demographic with higher car ownership.
Housing Policy 5
25% affordable housing for 8+ dwellings. Recommended Section 13 legal agreement for commuted sum due to sheltered nature complicating on-site provision.
Recreation Policy 3
New residential 10+ dwellings to provide recreational/amenity space per Appendix 6. Indicative plans showed landscaped areas for residents.
Environment Policy 42
New development to respect locality character, no inappropriate backland or removal of green spaces. Officer noted screening by walls/buildings minimises visual impact; replacement Bowring Road building assessable at reserved matters.
do not oppose if sheltered housing controlled by condition; parking acceptable if to Lifetime Homes standard; turning space not for parking; one-way order progressing
no comments on merits; informative on Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 compliance required
no objection in most part; would enhance local area
Ramsey Town Commissioners requested deferral then objected due to insufficient information on access arrangements; DEFA Environmental Health advised on housing registration requirements without objection.
Key concern: Insufficient information on ownership, legal access to rear lane and proposed one-way system to Cooperage Lane
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionWhilst there is no objection to the Principle of sheltered accommodation, there is insufficient information...; I am directed by the Ramsey Town Commissioners to request that you defer any decision...
Conditions requested: defer any decision...until such time as the Commissioners have been provided with additional information; arrange for this additional information to be forwarded to this Authority
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Objectionthe Commissioners...have resolved to Object to the proposal for the following reason:; Insufficient information has been provided...
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture
No Commentthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied.
Conditions requested: proposed flats/apartments must...comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter...PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
