19 December 2006 · Planning Committee
Peveril Plot Adjacent To Mooragh Promenade And Old River Road Ramsey Isle Of Man
The proposal involves constructing a new 25m six-lane main swimming pool, 12m learner pool, changing facilities, plant room, cafe with terrace, 58 car parking spaces (including 3 disabled), bus lay-by, drop-off point, and landscaping on a vacant corner plot in Ramsey.
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The officer noted the site is in a mixed office/residential zone per Ramsey Local Plan but no shortage of such land exists, so zoning conflict alone insufficient for refusal absent adverse impacts.
Mooragh Promenade (Ramsey Local Plan)
Policy allows office use with on-site parking and open space on Peveril Plot. Officer noted proposal is leisure/recreation, not office/residential, but no land shortage for those uses; recreation encouraged under 6.7 subject to parking/access/proximity factors, which were satisfied.
Policy 6.7
Encourages further indoor/outdoor facilities depending on sports requirements, proximity to residential, parking, access. Proposal met these via 58 spaces, bus lay-by, separation from residences.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of any building operations, samples of all external finishes must be submitted to and approved by the Department, it is recommended that there should be consultation with the Planning Officer prior to this submission.
Landscaping scheme
No development may commence until there has been approved by the Department a detailed scheme of landscaping.
Signage
Any proposals for external signage must form the subject of a separate application under the Advertisement Regulations.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawings numbered SC905/P/10-01, SC905/P/10-02(i), SC905/P/10-02(ii), SC905/P/10-03A, SC905/P/10-04, SC905/P/10-05, SC905/P/10-06A, SC905/P/10-07A and SC905/P/10-08 all date stamped 01/11/06.
no objection but drainage details to be formally agreed
do not oppose subject to bus lay-by on Old River Road and carriageway widening at Old River Road/Swing Bridge junction
applicant to consult Fire Safety Department on fire precautions and access
build under Part M; accessible to everyone; specific parking ratios, entrances, counters, changing, pool access
no comment on merits; request informative note
no comment on merits; request informative note; contact for supply/safety
Public objections focus on design, location, and alternative sites; statutory consultees raise utility, access, and fire safety concerns with conditions; no outright objections from consultees.
Key concern: design resembling municipal structures like Power Station and Incinerator
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
No CommentWhat a disappointment! It is difficult to see just what has been altered from the previous submission.; It will become known, I’m afraid, as *Municipal Millennium* style.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687)
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionSize of Car Park | Number of Disabled spaces Up to 200 spaces | 5% of car park (min 3 spaces) Over 200 spaces | 4% of car park plus 4 spaces
Conditions requested: provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table; Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user. Preferably automatic.; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users.; There should be a good amount of large changing cubicles and adapted toilets.; Access into the pool should be as good for disabled people as it is for able people.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department as this proposed scheme will fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975.
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department as this proposed scheme will fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975.
