17 October 2017 · Planning Committee
Quay Hole, 10, West Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dw
The proposal involves converting a poor state of repair commercial storeroom in Ramsey's town centre and Conservation Area into a micro-distillery for Manx gin, rum, and whiskey production, with ancillary visitor tastings and retail sales.
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The officer determined the principle of a micro-distillery (light industrial use) acceptable in the mixed-use town centre designation, as the Quayside hosts varied non-retail uses like car showrooms, …
Ramsey Local Plan policy for West Quay mixed use
Allocates West Quay for mixed use with presumption for rehabilitation and conversion of warehouse buildings; site not a warehouse so second element less relevant, but proposal supports retention of harbour trade maintaining town centre vitality.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning if respecting site/surroundings in scale/design, not harming townscape/amenity/highways, and providing access/parking; officer found proposal complies as it enhances appearance, has minimal traffic impact in sustainable location, and suits mixed uses.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development unacceptably harming amenity via noise/odour/pollution; distillation in sealed vessels with extract system produces no external noise/odour, and no residential neighbours, so no adverse impact.
Environment Policy 35
Requires Conservation Area development to preserve/enhance character; shop front removal and new materials/doors represent vast improvement over current poor repair, beneficial to visual amenities.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards; no on-site parking but acceptable in town centre with nearby public parking/car parks/public transport and no traffic increase over prior use.
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.
Customer operating hours
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, no customers shall be served or remain in the building outside the following hours 0800hrs till 2200hrs. Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the area and as the application has specifically listed these times and the application have been considered on this basis.
no objection; acceptable from highways aspect due to town centre location, no material traffic increase, nearby parking/car parks, and servicing options; no conditions suggested
fully support the planning application
Highways Division does not oppose the application, noting no material traffic increase and acceptable access in a sustainable location. Ramsey Town Commissioners fully support the proposal.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The proposals are therefore considered acceptable from a highways aspect.; There are no suggested conditions.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Supportfully support the proposal
