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Application No.: 10/00235/B Applicant: Mr Artan Giummri Proposal: Re-development of site to create ground floor commercial unit and two apartments Site Address: 1 Market Hill, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1JT ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Chris Balmer Photo Taken: 29/03/10 Site Visit: 29/03/10 Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee: Clerk To The Commissioners Notes: No objection Consultee: Manx Electricity Authority Notes:** see note 2
The application site represents the curtilage of 1 Market Hill, Ramsey which is a parcel of undeveloped land, after the original building was demolished a number of years ago. The site is located on the southern side of Market Hill and east of the Court House.
The application site is within an area recognised as being an area of 'Mixed Use', under the Ramsey Local Plan. The site is within Ramsey Conservation Area.
The following policies are therefore considered relevant in the consideration of this application:
Due to the zoning of the site the following policy is relevant for consideration:-
"General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
The following application should be considered in the assessment and determination of this application:-
Redevelopment of site, to create ground floor commercial unit and an apartment on each of two storeys above, with adjacent area for parking - 04/00795/B - APPROVED (Duration of consent extended to 25th August 2010)
This application seeks approval for the re-development of site to create ground floor commercial unit and two apartments.
The proposal would result in a three storey building with a width of 9.6 metres, a total depth of 8.7 metres and a ridge height of 10.7 metres. The ground floor would be a commercial space, whilst the 1st and 2nd floors would each accommodate a single apartment.
Ramsey Commissioners:- "No objection" Highways Division have objected:- "Has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications."
The Drainage Division (Water and Sewerage Authority) makes no comment on the merit of the proposed development but requests that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.
The Manx Electricity Authority makes no comment on the merit of the proposed development but requests that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.
The Authority has received no other privately written representations objecting to the application.
The proposal in terms of the principle of use would comply with the Ramsey Local Plan given the site is zoned as being within an area of mixed use. Further to this the site has a current extant planning application which includes the same uses as indicated within this new submission. Consequently the use of the proposed building would be acceptable.
In terms of the appearance, the previous approved application (04/00795/B) a more contemporary design. This application, whilst slightly taller than the previous scheme, the massing and proportion is very similar. The main difference between the two applications is the proposed fenestration and elvational finishes.
This new scheme at 1st and 2nd floor levels proposes traditional timber framed windows, compared with the previous scheme which had rectangular windows of a more contemporary design. The ground floor windows again would be of a more traditional style, given the large timber windows and timber fascia.
The Conservation Officer has considered the application would be a more appropriate form of design and has no objection to the proposal.
Overall, it is considered the proposal would result in no adverse impacts upon public or private amenities. The proposal would be more appropriate within the Conservation Area and would also be a more appropriate form of design compared to the previous approval and therefore beneficial to the street scene.
The application drawings show timber windows, but do not specify the method of opening. After discussions with the applicant they have agreed the windows to be timber sliding sash windows. This is the preferred method of window design for the Planning Division and therefore is an acceptable.
In terms of parking arrangement, the site cannot provide any onsite parking. However, the proposal is directly adjacent to two public car parks and substantial on street parking along Parliament Street and the Promenade. The previous approved scheme had no onsite parking and again relied solely on offsite parking. The Highway Division have no objection.
For these reasons the proposals are considered acceptable and it is recommended that the planning application be permitted.
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Ramsey Commissioners The Drainage Division (Water and Sewerage Authority)
The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, do not accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, are not afforded Interested Party Status:
The Manx Electricity Authority
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 16.04.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to the re-development of site to create ground floor commercial unit and two apartments as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings (bw) as 01a, ae 01 a, ae 2, ae 3, (bw) ap 03 b, ap 04 and ap 05 all received on 25th February 2010, and cross section of the shop hours received 18 November 2010
C 3. The 1st and 2nd floor windows to the northern and eastern elevations are required to be timber sliding sash windows.
C 4. The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
C 5. No advertisement matter of any description shall be exhibited on these premises without the PRIOR written permission of the Planning Authority.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 30/11/10
Signed : ______________________________ Senior Planning Officer
16 April 2010 10/00235/B Page 4 of 4
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