22 December 2008 · Planning Committee
Office Shop Corner Garage, Approach Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1eb
The proposal involved demolishing existing buildings at the Corner Filling Station on the junction of Waterloo Road and Approach Road in Ramsey, a site zoned as predominantly residential, and replacing them with six three-storey town houses (3-4 bedrooms each) and 12 associated parking spaces accessed via a rear privat…
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The officer concluded that the applicant failed to demonstrate how the scheme could work without adverse impacts, as it represented an over-development of the site.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking provision in new development to accord with current Department standards (2 spaces per dwelling here). Officer assessed the 12 shown spaces but found only 10 compliant due to inadequate dimensions (space 7 undersized), proximity issues (space 12 blocks door access), and manoeuvring difficulties for units 4-6, failing the policy test.
General Policy 2
Permits zoned development if it provides satisfactory amenity standards including adequate parking, servicing and external space (criteria h). Failed due to low external amenity (small front gardens only, no rear space for family homes) adversely impacting future occupiers, despite proximity to promenade.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development in settlements to respect local character and avoid inappropriate backland development. Preliminarily acceptable as indicative design drew from adjacent Youth Centre and Mysore Cottages; Conservation Officer had no objection, but full assessment deferred to detailed stage.
Strategic Policy 1
Encourages optimising previously developed land with efficient site use considering access, open space and amenity. Principle of residential on brownfield garage site accepted as beneficial.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Prioritises development in existing towns/villages. Site in Ramsey complies.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of registered buildings' settings. Design preliminarily compatible but scale issues noted.
Do not oppose
Interest expressed, no objection but concerns about parking access
No objection but concerns about construction access and traffic
Note received, request contact for services
