31 May 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Flat 1, 9, East Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dn
The proposal involved the internal creation of two two-bedroom apartments from one existing apartment within a three-storey traditional terraced property in Ramsey town centre. No external alterations were proposed. The site is in a mixed-use zoned area within the Ramsey Conservation Area.
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The site is within a mixed-use town centre area where residential development on upper floors is encouraged under Policy R/TC/P3, making the principle of development acceptable.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings, provide amenities including access/parking, avoid adverse impacts on amenity/highways/townscape. Officer assessed the internal conversion as compliant, with no external changes, adequate outlooks/amenities, and no highways objections tipping the balance in favour.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. No external alterations proposed, so no impact on character or appearance, fully satisfying the policy.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats if adequate space for amenities, refuse, parking if practical, and pleasant outlooks from principal rooms. Assessed as met with clear outlooks, acceptable sizes, rear refuse access; parking not practical but accepted due to location and precedents.
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 creation of two apartments from an existing single apartment as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing 027/PL01 all received on 11th April 2011.
do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection to the proposal
express interest and request condition that applicant contact the Authority (see Note 2)
