16 October 2014 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority)
Osbourne Antiques Ltd, 3, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The proposal involves changing the use of a ground floor unit in a traditional two-storey end-of-terrace building from a hairdressing salon and beauty therapist to a cake shop, operating Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm with only the applicant as staff.
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The officer assessed that the proposed change of use complies with town centre mixed-use zoning in the Ramsey Local Plan 1998, making the principle acceptable.
General Policy 2
Requires developments in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site surroundings, avoid adverse impacts on townscape, amenity, highways, and provide satisfactory access/parking. Officer confirmed compliance due to zoning match, central location mitigating parking issues, no external changes, and positive vitality contribution.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as satisfied since no external alterations and reuse enhances building appearance and town centre vitality.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires impact on Conservation Area special character as material consideration. No adverse impact identified; proposal seen as enhancing character through active reuse.
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.
Hours of operation
No customers shall be served or remain in the building outside the following hours 0900hrs and 1800hrs Monday to Saturday inclusive. Reason: In the interests of public amenity.
no objection
