7 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Block 3 Garage 20 Magnus Court, Kings Reach, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3nt
The proposal involves converting a single garage, previously used as a bin store for 20 years, into a small office with internal WC for use exclusively by Kings Reach Residents Association Limited to manage the over-50s residential estate.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed office use is compatible with the residential setting at Magnus Court and its impact on parking provision.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, parking, access, road safety. Officer assessed proposal complies as ancillary office use fits residential area, no harm to visual amenity, parking ample, safe access off courtyard.
Business Policy 7
New office space normally in town centres or business parks; exceptions for non-public corporate HQs or historic buildings. Officer found no conflict as use is non-commercial, ancillary to residential management, not independent business.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking in accordance with standards. Officer noted ample on-site parking, low demand in over-50s estate, garage not used for parking, Highway Services no objection.
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.
Use restriction
The use of the office hereby permitted shall be limited to Kings Reach Residents Association Limited only, in the undertaking of management activities for Kings Reach Village and shall not be used for any other commercial or business without a planning application first being submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Reason: The site is located in a Predominantly Residential area where an independent commercial/business use of the office will require further assessment.
No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as there are available parking spaces within the site and parking demand is lower than average being a 50 plus development.
