6 December 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Penketh Millar Ltd, 23, West Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dl
The proposal involved converting the existing upper floor levels of a two/three-storey terraced commercial property (ground floor office) into a self-contained apartment spanning two floors, with installation of roof lights on the north (quayside) elevation, a dormer window on the rear south elevation, and replacement …
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The officer considered the principle of development acceptable as the site is zoned mixed use (town centre) and Ramsey Local Plan policy R/TC/P3 encourages upper floor apartments, particularly where v…
Housing Policy 17
Requires conversions to flats in residential areas to provide adequate space for drying, refuse, amenity, and if practical parking; pleasant outlook from principal rooms; possible on-site parking or traffic management. Officer assessed the proposal complies: bin storage in rear yard, pleasant quay outlook, no feasible parking in town centre location.
R/TC/P3
Encourages use of upper floors as retail, offices, or apartments, particularly if vacant. Officer noted this supports the principle of residential conversion in the mixed-use town centre zone.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 06 0088/2/D and 06 0088/5 all received on 28th September 2007.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Supports the proposal as living over the shop is a good use of space; proposed alterations including ground floor fan lights will improve appearance and usefulness; continues to enhance a building of historical significance.
No objection; apartment in town centre close to public transport and parking.
No objection.
