26 September 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
West Building, Ramsey Grammar School, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2rg
The proposal involves constructing a modular steel bike shelter with PETg sheeting, helmet storage, and a concrete base on the western side of Ramsey Grammar School's west building, directly across from sports pitches and car parking.
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The officer assessed the key issue of potential impacts on visual amenities of the school and neighbouring properties. The shelter's location next to sports pitches and car parking means it 'will not …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, and does not harm resident amenities or locality character. The officer tested the bike shelter's siting next to pitches/parking, finding it fits the school setting without visual harm or neighbour impact. The site's zoning as 'Schools and other Establishments in large grounds' (Ramsey Local Plan 1998) supported compliance.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest in this application (03.09.2019)
have considered the proposal and have no objection (27.08.19)
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and Highway Services have no objection to the erection of a 20 cycle bike shelter at Ramsey Grammar School.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe proposals represent a proactive approach to reducing traffic / congestion; promote cycling as part of the school's travel plan; supports the recently launched Active Travel Strategy; the proposals are considered acceptable; Recommendation: DNO
