13 May 2004 · Director of Planning under delegated powers per Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 Paragraph 2(6)(b)
Rudder House, Westbourne Close, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2es
The proposal involved converting part of the lower ground floor of an existing dwelling at Rudder House into a self-contained apartment, with the addition of a new circular window on the front elevation to provide an outlook for what would become a lounge (previously a bedroom).
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The officer noted the proposal creates a self-contained apartment in the lower ground floor of a dwelling in Ramsey, converting a bedroom to a lounge with a front-facing window.
Planning Circular 2/88 - The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
Planning Circular 2/88 governs the acceptability of the proposed development. The officer explicitly considered the proposal against this circular and found it compliant, with no material planning objections remaining after fire safety resolution. The assessment focused on the conversion's impact within an existing dwelling, parking, and window addition.
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 drawing no.s 392/01 and 392/02 date stamped the 23rd February 2004.
Flat registration
All flats must be registered and comply with the provisions of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982. The applicant is advised to contact the Office of Environmental Health for application forms and advice regarding the registration of flats.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
no objection to the proposal
all flats must be registered and comply with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982
contact for water supply connection or amendment per byelaws (single dwelling note)
Multiple consultees responded to application 04/00355/B, with Ramsey Town Commissioners and Highways Division raising no objection, Isle of Man Water Authority requesting a standard connection condition, and Fire and Rescue Service objecting due to non-compliance with fire regulations; Environmental Health noted registration requirements.
Key concern: proposals do not meet the requirements of the fire precautions (flats) regulations
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 695949
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
ObjectionThe proposals do not meet the requirements of the fire precautions (flats) regulations.; Architect to consult with fire safety department; Recommend: Approve / Defer Refusal
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
ObjectionThe proposals do not meet the requirements of the fire precautions (flats) regulations.; Architect to consult with fire safety department; Recommend: Approve / Defer / Refusal
Environmental Health Officer
No CommentAll flats must be registered and comply with the provisions of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982.; Applicants are advised to contact the Office of Environmental Health for application forms or advice regarding registration of flats.
