30 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Isle Of Man Breweries, Stanley Hotel, West Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dw
The proposal involves converting the first and second floor accommodation of the Stanley Hotel into two self-contained flats, including internal works, replacement of windows and doors with uPVC units, re-roofing with natural slate, addition of rooflights, and a small first-floor rear dormer extension for a bathroom cl…
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The officer accepted the principle of converting upper floors to two flats in a mixed-use zoned town centre location as compliant with Strategic Policy 2, Housing Policy 4, and Ramsey Local Plan, noti…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, highway safety, flood risk, or heritage. Officer assessed proposal complies overall, with external changes limited and enhancing (e.g. natural slate roof), rear extension subservient, and no amenity/highway/flood impacts.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in existing towns/villages. Site in Ramsey town centre supports principle of residential development in sustainable location.
Housing Policy 17
Conversions to flats permitted if adequate amenity space, pleasant outlook from principal rooms, and parking if possible. Flats have acceptable street outlooks; no private space needed given public access; cycle storage provided.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permit only development preserving/enhancing character. Alterations (re-roofing, windows, rooflights, extension) assessed as preserving/enhancing, with condition for conservation rooflights; extension not harmful to street scene.
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
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 24-1830-05. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Rooflights specification
The rooflights hereby permitted shall be flush fitting and of a conservation style only. Reason: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the building and Ramsey Conservation Area.
No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site is in a sustainable location in Ramsey centre and the proposals are within an existing building footprint
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed conversion of the residential unit above the Stanley Hotel public house into two apartments, with minor external alterations and a rear extension.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
