12 September 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Flat 1, 19, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dt
The proposal involves converting a traditional vacant 4-storey building (basement, three full floors, and attic) previously used as a boarding house into four self-contained apartments, with Flat 1 spanning basement and ground floor (99.7m²) and the others each over 50m² on upper floors, sharing a front entrance.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Ramsey Local Plan, confirming the principle of residential use is acceptable within the predominantly residential zoning.
General Policy 2
Applies to proposals in residential zoning, requiring respect for site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, no adverse impact on townscape character, resident amenity, highway safety/traffic, and provision of satisfactory standards including access/parking. The officer assessed the conversion as compliant, with minor external changes not harming character (conditioned windows), no amenity/highway issues, and parking shortfall acceptable in context.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For pre-1921 buildings not in Conservation Areas, prefers repair of original windows or replacement with same opening method, glazing bar pattern, and frame sections on principal elevations visible from public thoroughfare. The officer applied this to condition front sliding sash windows to match originals in style/pattern despite uPVC material, balancing traditional character with practicality as existing timber windows are in poor condition.
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.
Materials approval - front windows
All timber sliding sash windows on the front elevation of 19 Waterloo Road shall be replaced only with sliding sash windows of the same glazing bar pattern. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the building and wider street scene on this part of Waterloo Road.
no objections to the application
no objections, noting that the extant use would have generated similar vehicle movements and parking demand to the proposed
Highways and Ramsey Town Commissioners both have no objection to the conversion of a derelict boarding house to 4 apartments at 19 Waterloo Road, Ramsey, with Highways noting insufficient parking but deeming it acceptable due to location and extant use.
Department of Infrastructure Highways
No ObjectionThe proposals are therefore considered on balance to be acceptable.; Recommendation: DNO; There are no suggested conditions.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionthe Ramsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 21st August, 2019 and have no objection to the proposal.
