15 July 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
Flat 1, 4, Waverley Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ea
The application sought full planning approval to convert the existing lower ground floor (basement level) of a terraced residential property on Waterloo Road in Ramsey into a one-bedroom apartment. The site is in a predominantly residential area.
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The officer concluded that the conversion of the lower ground floor to a one-bedroom apartment would create an unacceptable living environment primarily due to its below-ground position, which results…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 relates to development within land-use zones and requires proposals to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, design, amenity standards, parking, and not adversely affect local residents. The officer noted it as material but focused assessment on Housing Policy 17, with no specific findings against GP2 criteria.
Housing Policy 17
Housing Policy 17 permits conversion of buildings into flats in residential areas if adequate space is provided for amenity, refuse, drying, and parking; flats have a pleasant clear outlook from principal rooms. The officer tested the proposal directly against these criteria and found it failed due to poor outlook onto a wall, limited light, insufficient amenity space, and no parking, rendering the living environment unacceptable.
Do not oppose subject to the provision of off street parking in the rear yard
No objection
Comments received; proposed flats must comply with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982
Note received; must consult Fire Safety Department for compliance with fire precautions (flats) regulations 1996
