19 November 2009 · Senior Planning Officer
7, St. Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1le
The application sought permission to change the use of Shop 7 in Ramsey town centre from a licensed betting office to a retail premises, including the installation of a rear external door for fire escape purposes. The site is within a mixed-use town centre designation surrounded by retail outlets.
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The site is designated as mixed use (town centre) under the Ramsey Local Plan 1998, and the change of use to retail is compatible with surrounding retail outlets, according with the land use zoning.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, design; does not adversely affect amenity, road safety, or traffic; and provides satisfactory access. The officer assessed the change of use as compatible with town centre mixed-use zoning, minimal visual impact, adequate parking/access, and no unacceptable highways effect after site visit, finding it compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted Location Plan and Photographs x2 received on 28th September, 2009 and amended floor plan - Drawing No. 1 received on 5th October, 2009.
no objection
Department of Transport objects due to the rear door opening onto the highway and needing to open inwards; Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection; Access Office provides advisory comments on access requirements without a clear recommendation.
Key concern: The rear door opens onto the Highway
Department of Transport
ObjectionObjection; The rear door opens onto the Highway. Door needs to open inwards
Conditions requested: Door needs to open inwards
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Access Office
No CommentIf there isn't level or ramped access we would advise it; The entrance door should be at least 850 mm wide; Counters Should have a lower section so people sitting and standing can use it from both sides
Conditions requested: If there isn't level or ramped access we would advise it; The entrance door should be at least 850 mm wide; Counters Should have a lower section so people sitting and standing can use it from both sides
