1 June 2017 · Helen Stewart, Technical and Customer Services Officer
Grand Island Hotel, Bride Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uq
The proposal sought to vary two conditions from the 2013 approval (PA 12/01041/B) for five blocks of 35 apartments with underground parking, roads, landscaping, gatehouse and substation on the 3.7-acre cleared site of the former Grand Island Hotel on Bride Road, Ramsey.
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Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to optimise use of previously developed land, ensure efficient site use with access/landscaping/amenity, and utilise existing infrastructure. Cited as relevant to the site's redevelopment but not specifically tested against the variation proposal.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Locates new development primarily in towns/villages or sustainable extensions, countryside only exceptionally. Site is in Ramsey (town), zoned Predominantly Tourism and Leisure; no changes since original approval.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to positively contribute to the environment, supported by Design Statement where appropriate. Noted but not tested for this variation.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning/Area Plan if it respects site/surroundings, provides amenity/amenity standards, highway safety, services etc. Officer concluded proposal complies as no material changes since prior approval and no objections.
Housing Policy 1
Makes provision for 6000 additional dwellings 2001-2016. Relevant to housing supply but not specifically assessed for variation.
Housing Policy 4
Locates new housing primarily in towns/villages. Site in Ramsey; complied in original approval.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing for developments of 8+ dwellings on zoned land. Original approval had Section 13 Agreement; new application requires updated Deed of Variation or new agreement to maintain contributions.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development in settlements to respect local character/identity, no inappropriate backland or removal of green spaces contributing to amenity. Site not in Conservation Area; hotel not registered.
the proposed re-wording of condition 7 is acceptable as it will ensure that the access and car parking are available for each unit prior to occupation
do not object to this application
