16 November 2009 · Planning Committee
Allmode Ltd, 20, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ap
The proposal involves internal alterations to convert an empty two-storey terraced retail unit in Ramsey town centre to a restaurant, using the basement for storage, ground floor for seating, kitchen and toilets, and first floor for additional seating, while retaining some office space.
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The officer recommended approval despite conflict with Ramsey Local Plan Policy R/TC/P1, which presumes in favour of retaining ground floor retail on Parliament Street, because the Strategic Plan prev…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in scale/design, not adversely affecting townscape, amenity, highways, or Conservation Area character. Officer found proposal accords as it fits mixed-use town centre, no detrimental impacts on vitality/viability, highways, or amenity, and re-use benefits area over vacancy.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Re-use of vacant shop judged to enhance area rather than risk disrepair; Conservation Officer raised no objection; low-visibility flue controllable by condition.
Policy R/TC/P1 Retail Uses
Presumes in favour of retaining ground floor retail on Parliament Street; office uses limited to 30% frontage. Proposal conflicts as it loses retail to restaurant, but officer applied material considerations (vacancy, over-supply, footfall benefit) given Strategic Plan precedence over older Area Plan.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted Drawing Nos. M/2811/2 and M/2811/3 received on 8th September, 2009.
Extraction equipment
Equipment that will effectively suppress the emission of fumes or smell and obviate any other nuisance from frying or any other processes carried out in the premises shall be installed before the use hereby approved is commenced and maintenance of such equipment in an efficient state shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.
Opening hours
The use hereby permitted shall only be open to customers between the hours of 9.00am and midnight Monday to Sunday. Customers shall not be present on the premises after midnight. A notice to this effect shall be displayed at all times on the premises so as to be visible from outside.
Staff hours
Staff shall not be present on the premises after a period of 60 minutes has elapsed following the approved closing times or in excess of 60 minutes prior to opening times.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. This application will not generate an increase in vehicular traffic.
no objection, but made observations: kitchen extractor unit should prevent noise/odour nuisances; opening times should be restricted by condition
Comments received
