28 January 2026 · Delegated
66, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aj
The proposal is a change of use of the ground floor at 66 Parliament Street, Ramsey, currently used as a restaurant. It would be used for a combined arrangement including retail (Class 1.1), cafe/restaurant (Class 1.3), takeaway (Class 1.4) and a non-residential education and training centre (Class 4.2). The formal decision was that the Department determined to APPROVE the application, and the portal decision is recorded as permitted on 28 January 2026. The officer report identifies key issues including the nature of the development and its impact on neighbouring properties. Two conditions were listed as part of the decision package.
The Department determined to approve the application for the proposed change of use at the ground floor of 66 Parliament Street, Ramsey. The decision is recorded as permitted/approved and dated 28 January 2026. The officer report’s key considerations included the nature of the development and its impact on neighbouring properties, and the decision includes two conditions.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to have no negative impact on neighbouring amenities. It is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
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
General Policy 2
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies that are considered materially relevant
Business Policy 5
the proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2, Business Policy 5, and Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan
Business Policy 5: On land zoned for industrial use, permission will be given only for industrial development or for storage and distribution; retailing will not be permitted except where either: (a) the items to be sold could not reasonably be sold from a town centre location because of their size or nature; or (b) the items to be sold are produced on the site and their sale could not reasonably be severed from the overall business; and, in respect of (a) or (b), where it can be demonstrated that the sales would not detract from the vitality and viabil ity of the appropriate town centre shopping area. 9.2.7 Where industrial development is proposed, it is essential that all parking and manoeuvring by vehicles which will be generated by the use of the site can be accommodated within the site and off the highway. This is particularly important within industrial estates where lack of parking and manoeuvring space can create significant difficulties for other estate users, particularly where the use of large and articulated vehicles is involved. Where mezzani ne levels are proposed after a building has been completed, the Department may require more parking space to accommodate the additional traffic which would be generated. The standards of parking provision which will be required are set out in Appendix 7. 9.2.8 Local requirements for industrial development of a particular sort will be identified during the preparation of Area Plans. The Department is aware that, within some parts of the Island, there is a demand for small "starter units".
Transport Policy 7
the proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2, Business Policy 5, and Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
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 use hereby approved shall only be undertaken: 07:00-22:00 between Monday and Sunday
