7 March 2017 · Planning Committee
Unit 2, Shipyard Industrial Estate, Shipyard Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3dt
The proposal involves converting a 95 sqm light industrial unit in an industrial estate in Ramsey to a Crossfit gym, with sessions limited to 6-8 clients, mainly before 9am and after 4pm, and opening hours from 6.30am to 8.30pm.
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The proposal was approved despite departing from the Light Industrial zoning in the Ramsey Local Plan 1998 because gyms do not fit neatly into established use classes and existing fitness facilities o…
Light Industrial Use - Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998
The site is designated for Light Industrial Use. The gym use is not industrial and represents a departure from this zoning as it does not fit into any other established use class. Despite this, the officer assessed it acceptable due to precedents and lack of impact on character.
Strategic Policy 10
The policy facilitates sport and recreation opportunities, prefers reusing vacant buildings for community facilities accessible to non-car users and serving local populations. The gym reuses an underused industrial unit near population and transport, aligning with these aims.
Transport Policy 1
Requires new development close to public transport including pedestrian and cycle routes where possible. The site is near bus networks and within walking distance of population, satisfying this test.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the proposal
do not oppose this application following additional information on parking availability and agreements
Highways Division opposed the application due to insufficient parking spaces for the proposed gym use, while Ramsey Town Commissioners raised no objections to both the original and amended plans.
Key concern: insufficient parking spaces conflicting with GP 2 (h)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
ObjectionHighway Services recommends refusal of this application on the grounds that it cannot provide adequate parking as required by GP 2 (h); O on 10/01/17
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhad no objection to the amended plans
