12 January 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
10, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The proposal involves changing the use of a two-storey town house at 10 Water Street, Ramsey, from office and retail to a fitness centre with internal alterations to create a fitness and reception area, changing rooms, and office space. The site is in a 'Mixed Use - Town Centre' area and conservation area.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Policy R/TC/P3 of the Ramsey Local Plan (Planning Circular 2/99), which encourages use of upper floors as retail, offices, or apartments where premises are va…
R/TC/P3
Policy encourages use of upper floors as retail units, offices and apartments particularly where premises are currently vacant. Officer found proposal in accordance with policy as vacant upper floor would be transformed into fitness area and office space, bringing employment, investment and activity.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character or appearance permitted, protecting special features. Internal alterations would not detrimentally affect building character and would be in-keeping with town centre surroundings.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted drawings Location Plan, 001-A and 001-(received on 24th October, 2008).
Operating hours
The use hereby permitted allows for the operation of the fitness centre at the site between the following hours (excludes public/bank holidays):- Monday to Friday 07.00 am to 20.00 pm Saturday to Sunday 10.00 am to 16.00 pm
No advertisements without permission
No advertisement matter of any description shall be exhibited on these premises without the PRIOR written permission of the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose
