8 July 2022 · Planning Committee
Boathouse Cafe, Mooragh Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ap
Conrods Boathouse Cafe in Mooragh Park sought permission to erect a permanent marquee covering part of its existing outdoor seating area next to the lake, measuring 3m by 9m with a height of 2.85m, featuring clear plastic panels on most sides.
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The officer acknowledged the marquee could be contrary to the open space zoning of Mooragh Park as it encloses part of the external seating area, potentially making it less accessible to the general p…
Recreation Policy 2
Seeks to prevent development adversely affecting or resulting in loss of open space or recreation facilities of community value unless certain circumstances apply. Officer found the marquee exceptionally acceptable as it facilitates recreational facilities despite potential loss of open space access, providing community gain via improved cafe services in the park.
Community Policy 7
Concerns reducing outbreak of fire and preventing criminal activity. Assessed as compliant due to marquee use limited to cafe hours, CCTV, police presence, public visibility, and emergency access, minimising anti-social behaviour risks.
Environment Policy 10
Requires Flood Risk Assessment for development in Flood Risk Zones. Not required here as prior application PA20/00410/B addressed flood risk, and marquee is non-structural and easily removable.
Community Policy 11
Related to preventing criminal activity. Mitigated by operational controls, surveillance, and site characteristics as detailed under Community Policy 7.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Development in accordance with plans
The marquee must be installed according to the plans and supporting information and must be maintained as such thereafter.
Removal if disused
In the event that the marquee is no longer used or required for its approved use for a period exceeding 12 months, it shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 3 months following the 12 month period.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
no objection
no objection, but care needed with harmful materials entering watercourse
Highway Services, DEFA Fisheries, and Ramsey Town Commissioners all raised no objections to application 22/00407/B for a marquee at Boathouse Café, with minor advisories on licences and pollution prevention.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for the use of the highway during works.
DEFA Fisheries Directorate
No ObjectionDEFA Fisheries Directorate have no objections to this development from a fisheries perspective, provided that there is no adverse effect on the adjacent watercourse.; Care will need to be taken to reduce the possibility of harmful materials such as concrete or washings entering the water course
Conditions requested: provided that there is no adverse effect on the adjacent watercourse
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
