30 August 2017 · Delegated
1, The Court Yard, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
This application sought permission to convert the first floor residential unit at 1 The Court Yard, Water Street, Ramsey into clinic treatment rooms. The building is a traditional end-of-terrace two-storey property, with an architect's practice and a chiropractic clinic already operating at ground floor level. The key planning issues considered were whether the proposed use was acceptable in principle, whether it would affect the character of the surrounding area, and whether it would harm the amenities of local residents. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 30 August 2017, subject to one condition.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 30 August 2017, subject to one condition. The officer assessed the principle of the proposed use, its impact on the character of the area, and its effect on the amenities of nearby residents, and recommended approval.
General Policy 2 Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
(c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
the proposal would satisfactorily preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in line with Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
