1 November 2012 · Delegated
Park Hotel, Park Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ar
This application sought permission to change the use of a retail unit to hotel facilities at the Ramsey Park Hotel on Park Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The unit forms part of a wider four-storey development that also includes a restaurant and associated car parking. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 1 November 2012, subject to two conditions. The officer recommended approval, and no conflicts were recorded in the planning assessment. The site has a planning history of four previous applications, indicating an established pattern of development at this location.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 1 November 2012. The officer recommended approval and no conflicts were identified in the planning assessment.
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Condition 1
This approval relates to the change of use of retail unit to hotel facilities as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 110 & 111 all received on 21st September 2012.
Condition 2
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Erection of a dry store extension to rear service yard
Erection of illuminated and non illuminated signage
Construction of a 30 bed hotel development with a retail unit and 45 cover restaurant & bar with associated parking provision
Demolition of existing two bungalows and development of site to provide a hotel with function and conference facilities, and 96 residential apartments
