29 July 2011 · Secretary to the Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Coalyard And Premises, 33, West Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dd
The proposal involved demolishing structurally unsound warehouse buildings at 33 West Quay, Ramsey, and replacing them with a new three-to-four storey building containing seven apartments, plus parking spaces accessed via West Quay and a narrow rear lane (Auckland Lane).
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No formal reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn prior to determination. The withdrawal request came from agent Chris Penketh after discussions with the applicant Farmers Combine Ltd and …
Resolved to fully support the proposal
Does not Object subject to the removal of the garage from the proposal
Must be connected to public sewer; full details of foul and surface water disposal required in detailed application; no surface water to foul system
Highways Division does not object subject to removal of the garage due to inadequate access and dimensions; Ramsey Town Commissioners fully support the proposal.
Key concern: inadequate access to garage due to narrow 2.6m lane and pole
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionThe Department of Infrastructure Highways Division Does not Object to this application subject to the removal of the garage from the proposal.; The rear lane is only about 2.6m wide and there is a pole opposite. This is not enough space to safely manoeuvre a car in and out of the garage.; The internal dimensions of the garage appear to be too small for a car and circulation space between the hall and the utility room. would be better to absorb the space into the apartment.
Conditions requested: removal of the garage from the proposal; condition that the garage is omitted
Ramsey Town Commissioners
SupportRamsey Town Commissioners ... have resolved to fully support the proposal.
Conditions requested: proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s); full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from this dwelling must be submitted as part of any subsequent detailed planning application; a Communication Fee will be payable to the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority in respect of this drainage connection; there must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s)
The original application sought approval in principle to demolish a warehouse and erect a building for seven apartments with parking but was withdrawn according to portal data, though an appeal was lodged. The appeal was heard, with a report from the appointed person recommending dismissal, which the Deputy Minister accepted. The Deputy Minister noted no objection to residential development itself but urged the appellant to provide technical evidence on warehouse repair viability and conversion costs. The decision is without prejudice to a future application with such evidence. The appeal was dismissed.
Precedent Value
This appeal emphasises the need for evidence on building viability before demolition for redevelopment; future applicants should provide structural assessments and cost analyses for repairs/conversions to support proposals.
