Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

Rheynn Chymmyltaght, Bee as Eirinys

Isle of Man Government

Hugh Logan Architects Bridge Court 10 Bridge Street Castletown

Telephone (01624) 720904 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mr K Gillespie Our Ref: MEC/AP15/0042App! Date: 10/12/15

Dear Sir/Madam,

ON APPEAL PA No: 15/00240/B Address Murdoch House, Showroom Warehouse & Premises, North Shore Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3DY Proposal: Extension to building to provide three apartments including associated parking Appellant(s): Ramsey Town Commissioners

I refer to the appeal in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013, I herewith give notice of the appeal decision.

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon R A Ronan MHK, has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person's conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be dismissed. Accordingly, he has directed that the Department's approval of the application under Article 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013 should be upheld, and that the application should be Approved subject to conditions. Formal notice of this decision is attached.

Yours faithfully

Mr R C Lole Chief Executive

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John's, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS

Circulation list for 15/00240/8

Haven Homes Limited, Breagle Glen, St Mary's Road, Port Erin, IM9 6JJ Hugh Logan Architects (Agent for Applicant), Bridge Court, 10 Bridge Street, Castletown EPU & Public Health, Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, IM4 3AS Highway Services, Department of Infrastructure, Sea Terminal Building, Douglas Clerk To The Commissioners, Ramsey Town Commissioners, Town Hall, Ramsey, Isle of Man

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) (No2) ORDER 2013

Hugh Logan Architects<br>Bridge Court<br>10 Bridge Street<br>Castletown

In pursuance of his powers under the above Act and Order, the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon R A Ronan MHK does hereby in the name of and on behalf of the Department APPROVE planning application 15/00240/B by Haven Homes Limited for Extension to building to provide three apartments including associated parking - Murdoch House Showroom, Warehouse & Premises, North Shore Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3DY, subject to the following conditions:-

1. 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) (No 2) Order 2013, and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals. 2. The external cladding to the existing building as shown on Drwg No 1295-002A received on 3 March 2015 shall be completed prior to the occupation of any of the three apartments hereby approved.

Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area. 3. No site works or clearance shall be commenced until a protective fence has been erected around the cherry tree at the front of the site. Unless and until the development has been completed the fence shall not be removed and the protected area shall be kept clear of any building, plant, equipment, material, debris and trenching, with the existing ground levels maintained, and there shall be no entry to the area except for approved arboricultural or landscape works.

Reason: To safeguard the tree during construction works, in the interests of the character and appearance of the area. 4. Prior to the occupation of any of the apartments hereby approved, the improvements to the pedestrian access along the western side of the building, as shown on Drwg No 1295-003F received on 24 June 2015, shall be completed.

Reason: In the interests of the safety and amenity of the future residents of the apartments hereby approved.

5. Prior to the occupation of any of the apartments hereby approved, the 4 car parking spaces shown on Drwg No 1295-003F received on 24 June 2015, shall be laid out and available for use.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

Note: This approval relates to Drawing Numbers 1295-000, 1295-001, 1295-002A, 1295-010, 1295-011, 1295-012 and 1275-055 all date stamped as received on 3 March 2015 and Drawing Number 1295-004B date stamped as received on 25 June 2015.

Date of issue: 10/12/15

By Order of the Minister

Mr R C Lole Chief Executive

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.