20 March 2019 · Delegated
W A Desmond - Fishmonger, 23, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1as
Permission was granted to alter the operating hours of a café at 23 Parliament Street, Ramsey, by varying a condition attached to an earlier planning permission (16/00573/B). The site, formerly known as Rosa's Pantry, is a two-storey corner terrace building on the town's main shopping street and sits within a conservation area. The premises are currently used as a hot food takeaway with a small area at the front for on-site consumption. The application also covered general alterations to the existing use. The decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority and was approved subject to four conditions.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The proposal sought to vary a condition attached to an earlier permission to change the permitted café operating hours, alongside other alterations to the existing hot food takeaway use at the site.
Retail Uses
n space. It is recommended that the D.L.G.E., in consultation with the Commissioners, should seek to improve and enhance the amount and quality of open space within the town centre (reference: Policy R/TC/P16). It is also considered that improvements to advertising and signage can enhance the visual qualities of the town centre and, where appropriate, agreed measures should be implemented at the earliest opportunity (reference: Policy R/TC/P17). ## Policies and Recommendations
General Policy 2
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
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Environment Policy 22
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The kitchen extract system(s) shall not exceed the noise limit of 45 dB LAeq, 5 minute measured at the façade of neighbouring residential premises.
Condition 3
No customers shall be served or remain in the building outside the following hours 0930hrs till 1800hrs Monday to Saturdays and 0930hrs till 1700hrs on Sundays.
Condition 4
The extractor system and flue are required to be installed in accordance with the approved details listed within the letter dated 19th July 2016, submitted in respect of planning application 16/00573/B, and the "proposed Elevational Drawing - 1:50 scale" and retained as such thereafter.
