20/00331/BApproved2020
The same scheme for three mobile changing huts was approved
previous approval
10 May 2024 · Delegated
Temp Beach Changing Shelters, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ag
Permission was granted for the erection of three mobile huts to be used as beach changing cubicles on a section of Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey, Isle of Man. The site is a hard-surfaced concrete area forming part of the promenade walkway, with the sea wall and beach immediately to the east. The planning officer assessed the proposal against several key issues: whether development of the site was acceptable in principle, the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, highway safety, and flood risk impact. The application was recommended for approval and the decision was made by the Acting Head of Development Management under delegated authority. Permission was granted on 10 May 2024, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Acting Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning issues considered included the principle of developing the site, the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene, highway safety, and flood risk. The proposal was found acceptable on all these grounds.
General Policy 2
acceptable visual impact
Recreation Policy 2
acceptable in principle
Recreation Policy 2: Development which would adversely affect, or result in the loss of Open Space or a recreation facility that is or has the potential to be, of recreational or amenity value to the community will not be permitted except in the following circumstances: (a) where alternative provision of equivalent community benefit and of equivalent or better accessibility is made available; and (b) where there would be an overall com munity gain from the development, and the particular loss of the open space or recreation facility would have no significant unacceptable effect on local open space or recreation provision or on the character or amenity of the area. 10.3.6 In the case of residential developments for 10 or more dwellings, the Department proposes to adopt the following general standards (which refer to the area required per 1000 head of population): Recreational Open Space Sports Pitches 1.8 ha Children's Play Space 0.6 ha Amenity Space 0.8 ha 10.3.7 These general standards will be applied having regard to the following circumstances: (i) the size, type, and particular needs of the resident population in question; (ii) the needs of visitors to the area; and (iii) the proximity and availability of existing Open Space, including the foreshore, public glens and parks, and school fields which may be available for public use outside of school hours. More detail is set out in Appendix 6. 10.3.8 The Department has therefore adopted the following policy such as to plan positively for the provision of well-designed recreational and amenity space.
General Policy 2
highway safety
Environmental Policies 10 and 13
flood risk
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 huts hereby approved shall not be positioned within 5m of the access steps to the beach.
duplicate scheme
The same scheme for three mobile changing huts was approved
previous approval