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.
Mixed responses to application 07/01816/B including objection from SPMC&E on heritage grounds, support from Ramsey Heritage Trust, and no objections from utilities, highways, fire service, and Ramsey Town Commissioners.
Key concern: destruction of 3-arch continuity of the ground floor quay-side elevation impacting important town facades
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionIt seems unfortunate (& un-necessary) that the 3-arch continuity of the ground floor, Quay-side, elevation, is to be destroyed and interrupted. On this basis only, the Society OBJECTS.; We realise that it lies outside the Conservation Area but feel that the Quay-side facades have major importance to the Town.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority...
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; For connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - "Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations", and if applicable a "Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes" will be required
Ramsey Heritage Trust
SupportIt is very generally accepted that residential accommodation above commercial premises (commonly known as LOTS - Living Over The Shop) is a good use of space.; The proposals in this application continue to improve the appearance of a building that is of some significance in Ramsey's history, and we support them.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The proposed apartment is located within Ramsey town centre, close to public transport links and public car parking facilities.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThis type of property falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Plats) Regulations 1996 & as such the applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure compliance with the above regulations.
Conditions requested: the applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure compliance with the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 17th October, 2007 and have no objection to the proposal.
