10 September 2008 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
2, Taubman Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dh
The site is a residential property on the corner of Taubman Street and Queens Pier Road in Ramsey town centre, designated as mixed use under the Ramsey Local Plan. The proposal involved extending the existing dwelling to add habitable rooms and incorporate a hair salon, increasing it to four bedrooms while removing ava…
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The officer noted the hair salon use accords with the mixed-use town centre zoning and its position away from neighbouring residential properties should not unduly affect residential amenity.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it meets tests including (h) satisfactory amenity standards with adequate parking, and (g) no adverse effect on amenity of residents. The officer found the proposal failed GP2(h) due to loss of existing parking and no provision for the larger four-bedroom dwelling, despite town centre location reducing salon parking needs. Other aspects like design, amenity impact, and zoning compliance were satisfied.
no objection to the proposal
no objection
No Objection
Fire and Rescue Service requires consultation on fire safety measures before approval; Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to discuss fire safety measures within the property i.e. fire alarm system, emergency lighting system, fire fighting equipment.
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to discuss fire safety measures within the property i.e. fire alarm system, emergency lighting system, fire fighting equipment
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 27th August, 2008 and have no objection to the proposal.
