Planning Officer Report

Planning Report And Recommendations {{table:157411}} {{table:157412}} {{table:157413}} {{table:157414}} ### Considerations {{table:157415}} ### Written Representations ### Consultations All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users. Toilet facilities should include the provision of a disabled toilet. If the provision is not to be on every floor then the horizontal distance a disabled person must travel should not exceed forty metres. Where the building is over more than one level then al ift should be provided of sufficient dimensions as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to enter, turn around and use the controls. If the lift to be provided is not of evacuation standards, then a fire refuge area must be established on all floors other than the ground entrance level. If a second accessible entrance exit is not available then a fire refuge area must be established on the ground entrance level. Consulttee: Chief Fire Officer Notes: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department in order to discuss general fire precautions contained within this application. Consulttee: IOM Water Authority Notes: For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57 ---

Officer’s Report

Site

The application site Sea View, West Quay, Ramsey, is part of a row of three storey terraced properties (end terrace) which are located on the southern side of the West Quay and on the Northern side of Parliament Street.

Land Use Zoning

The dwelling has been zoned under the Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998 as being within an area of mixed use (town centre); the site is within Ramsey Conservation Area.

Proposal

The application proposes the change of use of top and 1st floors from residential to office.

Representations

The Ramsey Commissioners have considered the application and have no objection.

Highways Division have objected on the following grounds:-

The application does not provide any off street parking for the proposed offices.

The Disability Access Officer makes no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.

The Chief Fire Officer makes no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.

The IOM Water Authority make no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice.

The Planning Authority has not received any private representations objecting to the application.

Assessment / recommendation

The site is zoned within an area of mixed use, and therefore the principle of the change of use from a residential property to an office is acceptable. The Highway Division have objected to the application because the site does not provide any off street parking provisions. Unfortunately as with many of older properties along the Quayside and throughout town centre on Island, they are unable to provide any parking provisions due to limited space. I therefore consider refusing the application on these grounds would not be justified particularly as the existing use of the building does not provide

any off street parking and the site is within a town centre location close to public transport links, and a number of parking provisions (on-street, car parks and non-restrictive parking areas) nearby.

For these reasons the proposals would seem appropriate in these locations and therefore my recommendation is for an approval

I consider that the following meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status:

The Ramsey Commissioners Highways Division

I consider that the following parties that made representations to the planning application do not meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should not be afforded interested party status:-

The Fire Safety Department The Disability Access Officer The IOM Water Authority

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 03.05.2007

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 00040/1, 00040/2 and 00040/3 received on the 10th January 2007 and 24th April 2007.

N 1. Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department in order to discuss general fire precautions contained within this application.

N 2. For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57

N 3.

The applicant is advised to consult Disability Access Office with regard to the needs of disabled users within the building.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 4/5/07

Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control