15 August 2007 · Delegated
Flat 1, Clybane, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ba
Permission was granted for the creation of two additional self-contained flats at Clybane, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey. The property forms part of a row of four-storey terraced buildings on the western side of Mooragh Promenade. During the application process, an amended drawing was requested to clearly show the existing and proposed layouts for each floor, as the original drawings did not adequately illustrate the changes involved. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 15 August 2007, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by delegated authority. The proposal was to create two additional self-contained flats within an existing four-storey terraced property on Mooragh Promenade. An amended drawing was requested during the process to clearly show the existing and proposed floor layouts before the decision was issued.
Housing Policy 17
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (June 2007)
Housing Policy 17: The conversion of buildings into flats will generally be permitted in residential areas provided that: (a) adequate space can be provided for clothes -drying, refuse storage, general amenity, and, if practical, car-parking; (b) the flats created will have a pleasant clear outlook, particularly from the principal rooms and (c) if possible, this involves the creation of parking on site or as part of an overall traffic management strategy for the area. 8.13.4 In recent years, interest has grown in the development of residential dwellings from redundant commercial space, primarily above shops. In the United Kingdom, inspira tion for such development came from the LOTS initiative (Living Over The Shop) started in 1989 and the FOS programme (Flats Over the Shop), set up in 1991. The Department generally supports the conversion of redundant storage space above shops (which are often outside of residential areas), into residential development unless the occupants would suffer adverse noise, general disturbance or loss of residential amenity from other land uses. 8.14 Loss of Housing 8.14.1 In the current housing situation, the Department is concerned to ensure that there is no unwarranted loss of existing housing which is fit for habitation or could be made so at reasonable cost.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings GE 1044 1of 4, GE 1044 2of 4 and GE 1044 APPENDIX 1 all received on 22nd May 2007.
Condition 3
For the avoidance of doubt, the planning approval relates to flat 5 and flat 7, indicated on the submitted plan as flat 3 and flat 4.
