Ramsey Commissioners have applied for planning approval to build two new social housing blocks in the town centre.
It’s due to be heard by the Planning Committee on Monday where it has been recommended for approval.
The application will see 30 new flats, spread over two buildings – block one would have 12 whilst block two would have 18.
It’s proposing that these would be built on the former Albert Road School and Close Woirrey site.
They’re expected to be two beds and ground floor rooms could have direct access to an outside space whilst those on the upper levels could feature balconies.
The application would also see 42 parking spaces, which includes room for motorcycles and electric vehicle charging spaces.
Objection
One objection has been lodged by a neighbour, and they listed a number of reasons as to why it shouldn’t go ahead.
These included a loss of privacy due to the proposed balconies, their potential use for activities such as drying laundry which could ‘detract’ from the appearance of the area, the impact of construction on residents and also on local wildlife.
Concerns were also raised by the flood management unit about the lack of proposed prevention measures.
The local authority had planned for the ground floor to be 300mm above flood level, however for residential buildings guidance is 600mm.
It says due to requirements under the equality act it has to provide level access – but has agreed to put preventions in place if flood predictions change.
The commissioners have been planning this development for a number of years.
In the 25/26 Budget set by the outgoing administration, it was confirmed that capital bids specifically for this project were going to be submitted by Treasury for funding.
And in March 2025 there were concerns that the scheme could’ve cost the local authority an additional £2million due to delays in funding being approved.
Currently there are no estimated completion dates.