15 January 2013 · Planning Committee
10, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The proposal involved converting a two-storey existing building (previously a gym) at 10 Water Street in Ramsey town centre back to its original residential use, including demolition of rear single and two-storey outbuildings to create a rear yard for parking and bin storage accessing onto Water Street.
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The site is in a mixed-use town centre zoning and Conservation Area where residential use is acceptable, and the proposal reinstates the building's original dwelling use.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape, amenities, highway safety, or parking; provide services. Officer assessed proposal complies as residential use fits mixed-use zoning, enhances townscape via demolition, provides parking improving on prior uses, safe access with condition, no amenity/traffic harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits in Conservation Areas only development preserving/enhancing character, protecting special features. Assessed as compliant: reinstates original dwelling use, Conservation Officer no objection to rear demolition (later additions), overall enhances street scene and reduces bulk opposite neighbours.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to conversion of existing building to a dwelling with integral parking as proposed in the submitted documents 01, 02 and 20 all received on 15th November 2012.
Front pillars height
The two proposed front pillars shall be constructed no higher than one metre in height in order to achieve the best possible visibility.
Do not oppose subject to conditions on wall pillars (1m height for visibility) and contact with Network Operations for highway works
No objection to the proposal
No comments to the merits; requests contact for services and notes on cables/overhead lines (Note 2)
No comments to the merits but drainage requirements and informative notes on sewer connection
Manx Electricity Authority, Ramsey Town Commissioners, and Highways Division all raised no objections to application 12/01541/B, with conditions requested regarding electricity supply contact, drainage connections, and highway works visibility.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 19th December, 2012 and have no objection to the proposal.
Conditions requested: The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption” and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer’s expense.; In accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999, a communication fee will be payable to the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority in respect of this property being connected (directly or indirectly) to the public drainage system.; Under Section 4(3) of the Sewerage Act 1999 the applicant must give 21 days notice, in writing, to the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority, prior to making any communication to the public sewer.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority and the Sewerage Act 1999.
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition
Conditions requested: The applicant shall contact the Network Operations Section of the Department of Infrastructure prior to carrying out any works within the highway, including the installation of dropped kerbs. Telephone 686665.; Proposed wall pillars to be 1 metre or less in height in order to ensure visibility is achieved
