13 July 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
Kermode House, 74, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aq
The proposal involves converting the first floor of a modern three-storey end-of-terrace building used as an opticians into a self-contained office suite, with no physical alterations to the building. The site is in a town centre mixed-use area in Ramsey, accessed via a shared stairwell.
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The site is designated for town centre mixed-uses including offices, and the proposal entails no physical alterations, so assessment focused on use compatibility.
Policy R/I/P5
Policy permits new office uses in the Town Centre (per R/TC/P4). The officer confirmed the site falls within designated town centre mixed-uses, making office use compliant without physical changes.
R/TC/P3
Encourages upper floors for retail, offices, or apartments, especially if vacant. First floor office conversion fits this directly in town centre location.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings, not adversely affect townscape, amenity, or provide access/parking. No physical changes mean no townscape impact; shared access acceptable; highways confirmed no issues.
Business Policy 7
Directs new office space to town centres on zoned land. Site complies as town centre mixed-use; not a new build but change of use fits locational preference.
Transport Policy 7
Sets parking standards (1 per 50m² for town centre offices), relaxable in town centres if no unacceptable on-street impact. No dedicated parking but highways no objection justified relaxation.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the use of the first floor area in Kermode House, Parliament Street, Ramsey, for self-contained office use, as shown in drawing no. 2119/12/10 Rev A and 2119/12/100 Rev A received on 12th June 2012, and drawing no. 2119/01 received on 21st May 2012.
Recommend approval has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
