1 September 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Solway, Windsor Mount, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ea
The application sought retrospective planning approval to convert a single 7-bedroom private dwelling into two self-contained maisonettes (one per floor) in a two-storey mid-terrace property on the eastern side of Windsor Mount, Ramsey.
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The officer assessed highway issues, noting no off-street parking is possible and on-street parking is in high demand, but Highways Division did not oppose citing recent appeal decisions where 'use of…
Ramsey Local Plan Order 1998
The property is zoned as being within an area of predominately residential use and not within a Conservation Area. The officer assessed the conversion as appropriate in this residential location given the existing terraced dwelling context.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 01, 02 and 03 all received on 22nd June 2006.
Do not oppose. Appeal decisions identified use of the existing building takes precedence over additional on street parking. Note one apartment is proposed per floor.
No objection, but concern that the conversion would have the potential for increased on-street car parking in an area where existing car parking may be a problem.
Utilities consultees (IoMWA and MEA) request standard contact conditions for services; Highways and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection; Fire Safety Officer raises non-compliance with fire regulations requiring further consultation.
Key concern: Plans do not conform to Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57; For connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - "Water Supply To Flats And Apartments - Regulations", and if applicable a "Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes" will be required
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionContact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose; Appeal decisions identified use of the existing building takes precedence over additional on street parking.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionwhilst they had no objection to the proposal; the Commissioners have expressed concern that the conversion of a dwelling into two maisonettes would have the potential for increased on-street car parking in an area where existing car parking may be a problem
Fire And Rescue Service
THE SUBMITTED PLANS DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIRED STANDARD.; THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS COMPLIANCE ISSUES.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS COMPLIANCE ISSUES
