30 August 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officers (Chris Balmer, Sarah Corlett, Abigail Morgan) and Head of Development Management (Steve Butler), signed by Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chan
Saltworks Quay, Shipyard Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3dp
The proposal seeks full planning approval for a green shipping container used for storing harbour equipment and tools by a boat repairer at the Ramsey marina shipyard. The container, approximately 6m long, 2.4m wide, and 2.69m high, is located in the north-eastern corner of the site, largely screened by 3m high existin…
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The officer assessed the main issues as impact on the character of the surrounding area and nearby residential properties.
General Policy 2
Requires developments not to adversely affect the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape, or amenity of local residents or locality. Officer assessed the container's visual impact as acceptable due to screening by walls and fitting the shipyard context, with no harm to residential amenity.
Transport Policy 13
Seeks to ensure development in or around harbours does not compromise commercial/recreational function or historic interest. The container supports harbour storage without adverse effects on operations.
Removal if no longer required
The container hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that it is no longer used or required. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the harbour and surrounding area.
no objections
no highway implications
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the retrospective installation of a storage container. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 19-7-17
