22 March 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
1, Dale Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1bj
The proposal involves replacing two existing windows on the west elevation with a new timber single door and enlarged timber window for improved access, plus a modest disabled ramp on the south elevation replacing existing steps, at a ground-floor fish and chip shop in a three-storey terraced corner property.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35, which permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character and appearance, and Section 18(4) of the Tow…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenities, or road safety. Officer assessed shop front and ramp as compliant due to modest scale, compatible timber design, no amenity or highways impacts, in Town Centre Mixed Use zoning.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer tested public elevations: new door/window similar to existing in proportions/design, modest ramp replacing steps; found to preserve character after awning removal.
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.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose the application
DOI Highways do not oppose the application with advice to contain the ramp within property boundaries; Ramsey Town Commissioners initially requested deferrals but ultimately had no objection to original and amended plans; one private individual objected citing footpath encroachment, conservation area impacts, and discrepancies.
Key concern: disabled access ramp built upon the public footpath
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; Ramp should be contained within the boundary of the property. The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway during construction.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 14 February 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.; From the Highway Adoption records, the ramp should not fall within the limits of the public highway
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Commentrequest that you defer any decision on the above application until such time as the Commissioners have had the opportunity to fully consider the above planning application.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Commentrequest that you defer any decision on the above application until such time as the Commissioners have had the opportunity to fully consider the amended plans/additional information.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the amended plans.
Marina House (Redacted)
ObjectionThe proposed disabled access ramp on the Dale street elevation is built upon the public footpath, and is therefore not within the building curtilage.; The proposed awning on the Dale street elevation is completely out of character for the conservation area.
