21 July 2005 · Planning Committee
Harbour View, 19, Bowring Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ew
The proposal sought approval in principle to convert the upper floors of an existing three-storey building at 19 Bowring Road, Ramsey – previously a shop with residential/office use above – into two self-contained flats, with no external alterations planned. The ground floor had recent approval for office use.
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The officer noted the proposal converts an existing dwelling opposite public car parking into two flats, with ground floor recently approved for office use and a four-space garage nearby for parking.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 5164/1 and 5164/2 date stamped the 20th May 2005.
Car parking availability
The apartments must not be occupied unless the car parking shown on drawing no. 5164/2 date stamped the 20th May 2005 is available for use by the occupants of the apartments.
no objection
supports proposal as amended response to prior refusal note; garage provides adequate parking; no external changes; compatible with residential area
Highways Division objected due to insufficient off-street parking spaces, while Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection; a neighbour strongly objected on parking, fire safety, access, and character grounds.
Key concern: insufficient off-street parking with spaces too short leading to highway overhang and safety issues
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe proposed parking area can cater for three spaces. Four spaces are required to serve the needs of this development.; The fourth space is not long enough and will result in vehicles overhanging the footway.; one of these spaces in only 4.25 metres long
Department of Transport Highways Division
Objectionone of these spaces in only 4.25 metres long and an average size car would not be able to fit within this space without overhanging the public highway.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionthe Ramsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 15th June, 2005, and have no objection to the proposal.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Commentthe Commissioners’ views were set down in their letter dated 16th June, 2005.
