3 December 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Heathers Children & Babywear, 3, Victoria Buildings, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ax
The application proposed changing the ground floor retail unit in a town centre building to a betting shop operating specific hours, with parking via on-street provision. The site is on Parliament Street in Ramsey town centre, backing onto a rear lane, with a studio above.
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The officer concluded that the proposed betting shop accords with the Ramsey Local Plan and Strategic Plan policies which support the provision of a range of amenities and facilities within town centr…
General Policy 2
Requires development not to result in adverse impact on streetscene, living conditions of adjacent residential property, or highway safety. Officer assessed and confirmed no such impacts from the proposal, given town centre location and operating hours.
Environment Policy 16
Emphasises supporting vitality and viability of town centres by preventing town centre uses outside these areas and inappropriate uses within. The betting shop considered appropriate as it supports town centre vitality.
Business Policy 5
Supports town centre viability alongside ENV16. Proposal aligns by providing amenity attracting customers to the town centre.
Time limit
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Operating hours
The business carried out on the premises may only be operated between the hours of 1000 hours until 19:30 hours Monday to Friday, 10:00 hours until 18:00 hours on Saturdays and 1030 hours until 1730 hours on Sundays. Reason: The times listed are those proposed and the application has been judged on this these only.
raise no object (10.11.2021)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the change of use from retail to betting shop at 3 Victoria Buildings, Parliament Street, Ramsey.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 10.11.21; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
