23 February 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
24, West Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dl
The application sought permission to change the use of a ground floor shop unit, previously approved for residential conversion, to office accommodation with minor internal alterations and no external changes. The site is in a Mixed Use - Town Centre area in central Ramsey overlooking the Sulby River.
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The officer determined the change of use was in-keeping with the 'Mixed Use - Town Centre' zoning under the Ramsey South Local Plan and compatible with surrounding uses such as tourist, office, reside…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect townscape, amenities, highways, or road safety; and meets other criteria like services and energy efficiency. The officer assessed the change of use as compliant due to its location in Mixed Use - Town Centre zoning, no external changes preserving character, and no adverse amenity or highway impacts confirmed by consultees.
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 Drawing SM09/210/1 received on 31st December, 2009.
no objection to the proposal
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Note: This proposal will not generate a significant increase in vehicular traffic or on road parking
no objection with comments on drainage (though misreferenced as dwelling)
no objection subject to sewer connection requirements if applicable
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the change of use and relay Department of Transport drainage requirements; Highways Division does not oppose due to no traffic implications.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 20th January, 2010 and have no objection to the proposal; D.o.T. Comments The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditions requested: The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division; All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s)
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications; This proposal will not generate a significant increase in vehicular traffic or on road parking
