27 April 2005 · Planning Committee
Bonwick House, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lu
The application sought permission to place two mobile classrooms in the existing garden of Bonwick House, a detached dwelling in Ramsey already approved for use as a family centre, to operate an after school and holiday club for up to 40 children.
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The officer considered the proposal acceptable in terms of visual impact, noting it would be within the residential curtilage of a property already approved as a family centre (89/04037/C).
Time limit for commencement
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 location plan, site plan and photographs date stamped the 10th November 2004.
Temporary permission
This permission is for a maximum period of four years, after which the cabins must be removed from the site unless there is by then in place an approval for a further period.
Hours of operation
The mobile classrooms hereby permitted may only be used as an after school club or holiday club for children between the hours of 09:00 and 18:30 on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
no objection to the proposal
no adverse traffic impacts
DoT Highways initially objected due to traffic concerns but withdrew the objection after further evaluation, Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection, Fire Safety Officer recommended consultation on fire precautions, and local residents objected on parking and amenity grounds.
Key concern: significant increase in arrivals and departures, and staffing at busy road junction
Department of Transport Highways
No ObjectionDoT Highways withdraws its objection, and the revised response is: No adverse traffic impacts.
Department of Transport Highways
ObjectionObjection:; The proposed additional classrooms would accommodate up to 40 additional children this represents a significant increase in arrivals and departures, and staffing.; The site lies at a busy road junction of two primary distribution roads.
Conditions requested: applicant should submit a transport assessment to explain staffing numbers and the anticipated means of travel to and from the facility for staff and children, and define how it is proposed to accommodate this on site
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 15th December, 2004, and have no objection to the proposal.
Fire Safety Officer
Conditional No ObjectionI recommend that the applicant consult with the fire safety Department to discuss all aspects of the fire safety precautions.
Conditions requested: applicant consult with the fire safety Department to discuss all aspects of the fire safety precautions
Chris Wills and Sarah Colli
ObjectionI feel that two class rooms will be rather obtrusive for a residential area especially since the hedge was cut down with such ferocity; there is a great problem with the parking; The need for their use should be addressed before any permission is granted
