31 December 2007 · Committee
Cusha, 36, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aw
Permission was granted for the demolition of 36 and 36A Parliament Street in Ramsey and the construction of a 32-bedroom hotel with a bar and restaurant at ground floor level. The site sits at the junction of East Street and Parliament Street and was partly cleared and partly occupied by existing buildings at the time of the application. The Planning Committee, acting as the determining body, approved the application on 31 December 2007. The officer also recommended approval. The main planning issues examined were the proposal's effect on residential amenity, its impact on public amenity and the setting of the Conservation Area, and any traffic-related consequences. The application was approved subject to five conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application. The key planning issues considered were the effect on residential amenity, the impact on public amenity and the setting of the nearby Conservation Area, and traffic-related impacts. The proposal was found acceptable across these areas.
General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 35
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
Environment Policy 39
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Environment Policy 39: The general presumption will be in favour of retaining buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. 7.33 Archaeology 7.33.1 Archaeological remains provide irreplaceable evidence of human activity. The Isle of Man's archaeological heritage is the result of human activity over many thousands of years. It is a finite and non-renewable resource and is, in many cases, highly fragile and vulnerable. An understanding and management of the Island's archaeological heritage is essential to ensure it survives in good condition and is not needlessly or thoughtlessly destroyed. It contains irreplaceable information about the history of the Island and is part of our national heritage. Archaeological remains are valuable for their own sake and for their role in education and tourism. As a signatory to the Valetta Convention (The European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage 1992) the Isle of Man has international obligations in the iden tification, recording, protection, conservation and management of its archaeological heritage.
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 drawing no.s 1 and 2 date stamped the 10th September 2007.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of development further elevation detail drawings of the rear elevation must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Condition 4
The bar/restaurant shall only be open to the public between the hours of 09:00am and 01:00am the following day on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and between the hours of 09:00am and 23:30pm (inclusive) on any Sunday.
Condition 5
Prior to the commencement of development details of all external architectural features (at a scale of 1:20 or better) and external finishes of the building together with an initial painting scheme for the external appearance of the building must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
