Commissioners support planning application for tourist accommodation

Thursday, 29 June 2023 07:57

By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

A planning application on a flat seeking additional use as tourist accommodation in Ramsey has been supported by the commissioners.

That’s despite strong objections from Commissioner Juan McGuinness who said the location is already on travel website booking.com and appears to be retrospective.

There were also concerns about the proximity of the building to the commissioner’s housing, but Commissioner Stephen Kelly said the flats have their own roads and parking.

Support for the application was given due to a failed motion to object to it.

More from Isle of Man News

Losses of Villa Gaiety doubled in 2023

The Villa Gaiety complex doubled its total losses last year, figures from the government show.
Upgrades made to Douglas Harbour for Manxman

The Department of Infrastructure says two 30-tonne piles are now in place as it upgrades Douglas harbour.
New ferry terminal question to be raised in Tynwald

When will the Island's new ferry terminal finally be ready for the public to use?
Amended planning app for possible place of worship submitted

A church hoping to turn a former shop into a place of worship has submitted amended plans.
Come TORQ this TT

Two charities have teamed-up to create a mental health and wellbeing service for TT riders.
Gas prices will be reviewed twice this year

The Island's utilities regulator says it'll review gas prices twice this year.
Minister says staff changes held-up Transport Strategy

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says staffing changes have held up his department's Transport Strategy.
DfE says TT fireworks aren't made from plastic

The Department for Enterprise says it doesn't fish discarded plastic out of Douglas Bay after the TT fireworks display - because it doesn't use plastic.