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
