3 June 2008 · Planning Committee
80, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aq
The proposal involves changing a ground-floor commercial retail unit on the southern side of Parliament Street in Ramsey town centre from retail to a cafe, including installation of a stainless steel kitchen, customer toilets, and takeaway service for home-cooked food, salads, and drinks without deep-fat frying or alco…
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The officer assessed the proposal as a change of use from retail to cafe in an established town centre designated as mixed use under the Ramsey Local Plan 1998, concluding it accords with acceptable u…
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the use of the property defined by the red line on the location plan date stamped the 6th March 2008.
Operating hours
The sale of food for consumption on or off the premises shall only occur between the hours of 08:00 and 22:00 on any day of the week.
No objection, but observe hours should be 8am to 10pm Monday to Sunday
Do not oppose
Satisfied with proposals following discussions; must register under Food Hygiene Regulations 2007 prior to opening
Applicant to consult Fire Safety Department on measures; recommend approval subject to discussion
Acceptable subject to condition limiting hours to 0800-2200 to prevent honey pot disturbances
Multiple consultees including Police, Environmental Health, Ramsey Town Commissioners, Highways Division, and Fire Service responded to the application for conversion of retail to cafe at 80 Parliament Street, Ramsey. Most raised no objection with conditions on hours and registration, though Fire Service deferred pending consultation.
Key concern: late-night operation potential leading to anti-social behaviour
Isle of Man Constabulary
Conditional No Objectionlate-night takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots.' They cause persons to remain in the area for an inordinate period of time increasing the opportunities for criminal or anti-social behaviour.; it is imperative that this situation does not occur by default.
Conditions requested: premises may only operate between the hours 0800 and 2200 on any day of the week
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed premises must, comply with the requirements of the Food Act 1996 (and Regulations) and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.; In accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2007, the premises must be registered with the Department, at least 28 days prior to opening.
Conditions requested: premises must be registered with the Department, at least 28 days prior to opening
Ramsey Town Commissioners
Conditional No Objectionwhilst they had no objection to the proposal; The Ramsey Town Commissioners have considered various submissions in terms of hours of opening and consider that the hours of opening for these premises should be between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday to Sunday.
Conditions requested: hours of opening for these premises should be between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday to Sunday
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No CommentApplicant to consult with No Fire Safety Department to discuss Fire Safety measures with in Inspecting Officer
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department to discuss Fire Safety measures with Inspecting Officer
