2 May 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Beach House, Stanley Mount East, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1np
The proposal involves erecting a three-storey extension on the north elevation with a two-storey flat-roof section and a symmetrical mono-pitched roof, matching the existing render and traditional windows, plus lower ground floor extensions for bedrooms and storage, and a small single-storey entrance extension with col…
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The officer assessed the proposal against key considerations of impact on the house's character, streetscene, highway safety, parking, and neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
Subsections (b), (c), (g), (h), (i) require development to respect site character and surroundings, protect amenities, and satisfy highway safety, efficiency, accessibility, and parking requirements. The officer assessed the extensions and tourist use as compliant, with no negative impacts on character, amenities, or highways due to similarity to prior approvals and no intensification.
Environment Policy 42
Sets design requirements respecting character of site and surroundings. Officer found proposal respects character given matching materials, traditional features, and alignment with 2019 approval.
Transport Policy 7
Sets minimum parking standards per Appendix 7.6. Acceptable as Highway Services did not object, confirming no intensification over 2019 scheme.
Business Policy 13
Permits change from residence to tourist accommodation if no additional impact on neighbour amenities. Satisfied as no intensification and acceptable amenity impacts.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Windows specification
All new windows shall be painted timber double hung vertical sliding sashes with joinery details to match the originals, and shall be retained as such. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the existing property.
No further development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Tourist use restrictions
The tourist unit hereby approved may only be used no earlier than three days before the first practice associated with the TT races & MGP Festival of Motorcycling and up to three days after the last race in each event. No permission is given for the use of the approved tourist unit between the two events and must revert to additional living accommodation associated with the main house Beach House. Reason: The application is for the use of the unit for the TT & MGP Festival of Motorcycling periods only and the impact upon on street parking has be considered on this basis only.
no objection
does not oppose; no intensification compared to 2019 application; recommends condition restricting tourist bedrooms
no objection after discussion with applicant
Highway Services initially raised parking concerns but later confirmed no objection subject to a condition restricting 3 bedrooms to TT/MGP use; Manx Utilities initially objected due to a service cable but withdrew after discussion; Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection.
Key concern: service cable located in the area of the three storey extension
Highway Services
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services would not oppose (DNOC) application 24/00194/B, as it appears there will not be an intensification of the site and parking demand, subject to a condition on permission that there is similar worded condition to the 2019 application restricting 3 of the bedrooms to TT/MGP period accommodation only
Conditions requested: similar worded condition to the 2019 application restricting 3 of the bedrooms to TT/MGP period accommodation only
Highway Services
further information would be required to assess the potential parking situation; On-street parking surveys/evidence should be provided showing parking available for residents nearby to the site during non TT and MGP periods
Manx Utilities
ObjectionManx Utilities object to this planning application as there is a service cable located in the area of the three storey extension; contact our Cable and Engineer... to discuss working practices around cables which may be required to be diverted; Electrical Site Safety 5 documents... All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
Manx Utilities
No ObjectionFollowing discussion with the applicant and subject to agreed working practices around our equipment Manx Utilities would like to remove our objection to this application
Conditions requested: subject to agreed working practices around our equipment
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
