25 February 2026 · Planning Committee
Ramsey Rugby Club Pavilion, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3he
The proposal involves temporarily converting the rugby pitch (10,474.6 sqm), clubhouse and peripheral areas at Ramsey Rugby Club into a glamping site accommodating up to 150 pre-erected tipi tents (each 5m diameter, 6m height), plus temporary facilities like stretch tents, WC/shower units, generators and fencing, opera…
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The proposal was approved because it represents a temporary, seasonal and fully reversible use of designated Public Open Space in Ramsey, a principal settlement, meeting exceptional TT accommodation d…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Directs development to existing towns and villages. The site in Ramsey benefits from established infrastructure; temporary tourism use accepted as proportionate without permanent impact.
Strategic Policy 8
Supports tourist developments utilising quality infrastructure without adversely affecting environmental, agricultural or highway interests. TT glamping meets exceptional demand using existing clubhouse, reversible.
Business Policy 11
Tourism development must accord with Strategic Plan objectives. Proposal contributes to local economic growth via TT visitors supporting Ramsey businesses and rugby club income.
Policy R/T/P/4 Sports Fields and Grounds
Allows temporary use of sports pitches where reinstatement secured. Pitch unused during TT; full reversal within 14 days ensures recreational function preserved.
General Policy 2
Development control considerations including amenity, access, parking. Protected via conditions on operation, waste, reinstatement; no adverse effects on safety or visual amenity.
Environment Policy 4
Protection of species/habitats. Operational measures (waste management, drainage to clubhouse, low lighting) prevent inputs to nearby Marine Nature Reserve/ASSI; no net loss.
Environment Policy 5 - Mitigation against damage to or loss of habitats
Mitigation against habitat damage/loss. Temporary/reversible; no groundworks; daily litter picks; aligns with no net loss per Biodiversity Strategy.
Transport Policy 1
New development close to transport facilities. Urban site with public parking, pedestrian routes; managed access complies.
Transport Policy 4
Highways to accommodate journeys safely. Controlled one-way system, monitored parking; DOI Highways no objection.
Transport Policy 7
Parking provisions. 48 bays plus overflow; motorbike-dominant TT use; supervised to prevent overspill.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
TT period restriction
The use hereby approved shall only take place during the TT race period in each year between 2026 and 2030 inclusive, commencing no earlier than 14 days before the first scheduled TT practice session and ceasing no later than 7 days after the final TT race, as published annually by the Department for Enterprise.
Maximum tents
There shall be a maximum of 150 tipi tents pitched within the site during the approved period of operation, and as shown on Drawing No. 25 1946/03.
Parking and access management
The parking areas, circulation routes, and access arrangements shown on Drawing Nos. 25 1946/03, 25 1946/04 and 25 1946/05 shall be laid out, managed and used only in connection with the operation of the rugby club and the temporary camping use hereby approved. No other use of these areas shall take place, and vehicular movement within the site shall be confined to the designated access points, reception area, parking bays and emergency routes as detailed in the Planning Statement and approved drawings.
Waste management
Bin storage and waste management facilities shall be provided and retained in the location identified on Drawing No. 25 1946/03 and shall be used in connection with both the rugby club and the temporary camping use hereby approved. All waste shall be stored in enclosed containers and collected regularly in accordance with the operational arrangements set out in the Planning Statement. During the TT camping period, the bin area shall be managed to ensure sufficient capacity and hygiene for both uses, and no other waste storage shall take place elsewhere on the site.
Reinstatement and removal
All temporary structures, including tents, stretch tents, shower and WC units, lighting, generators, temporary fencing, shipping containers, and any associated equipment, shall be removed from the site within 14 days of the end of the approved operating period each year. The land shall be reinstated to its former condition, suitable for sporting use, within the same period.
no objection to this proposal
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site accesses, internal layout and parking provision are suitable for the proposed temporary change of use
no objection to the application
full support for both the project and the forthcoming planning application
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the temporary change of use for a glamping site during TT race periods.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
