22 November 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Surgery And Garage, Tower Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2ea
The application sought full planning approval for changing the use of the ground floor of an existing building on Tower Road in Ramsey from a veterinary surgery to office accommodation, covering 125 square metres. The site is in a town centre mixed-use area under the Ramsey Local Plan.
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Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the use of the ground floor as shown on drawing no. 07/0299/1 date stamped the 13th September 2007.
No objection to the planning application
Do not oppose. The proposed change will mean a less intensive use of the site than the existing Veterinary Surgery
Multiple consultees including IoM Water Authority, Highways Division, Disability Access Office, Ramsey Town Commissioners, and Fire Service responded to application 07/01740/C with no objections, though some requested conditions related to utilities, access, and fire safety.
IoM 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 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.; Note (3) For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the loMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Conditions requested: a 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 a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the loMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The proposed change will mean a less intensive use of the site than the existing Veterinary Surgery.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionEnsure the front access is level. Ensure the width of the external doors is no less than 1000mm. Ensure the width of the internal doors is no less than 900mm.; Ensure corridors are at least 1500mm wide as a wheelchair needs a turning circle of 1500mm. The corridors should have handrails on both side’s 900mm from the floor.; Ensure there is a disabled toilet available which would need to be 2400mm sq. If there is only room for one toilet make it an accessible unisex toilet, which would suit everyone.
Conditions requested: Ensure the front access is level.; Ensure the width of the external doors is no less than 1000mm.; Ensure the width of the internal doors is no less than 900mm.; Ensure corridors are at least 1500mm wide as a wheelchair needs a turning circle of 1500mm.; The corridors should have handrails on both sides 900mm from the floor.; Ensure there is a disabled toilet available which would need to be 2400mm sq.; If there is only room for one toilet make it an accessible unisex toilet, which would suit everyone.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionthe Ramsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 17th October, 2007 and have no objection to the proposal.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure adequate Fire Safety measures are provided throughout the premise.
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure adequate Fire Safety measures are provided throughout the premise.
