In partnership with the Ramsey and Northern District Housing Committee (R&NDHC) the Ramsey Town Commission has submitted a petition to the Department of Infrastructure to transfer land it owns at Mayfield, Queen’s Pier Road, to the R&NDHC for a nominal sum to build a 36-unit elderly persons’ sheltered housing complex.
Additionally the Commission is seeking government funding approval to build 12 one-bedroom apartments on the adjacent Close Woirrey site.
Once funding is agreed for both sites it is intended to submit planning applications in mid-May.
Housing and property lead member Tony Harmer said: ‘The Commission’s social housing policy has always been long in vision. This latest move is a further demonstration of our commitment to respond to supply and demand. The proposed Mayfield development will help to meet the needs of an ageing population by providing sheltered housing that offers tenants independent living combined with safety and security, while Close Woirrey demonstrates the Commissioners’ recognition of the shortage of one-bedroom social housing in the town . In each development low maintenance and energy efficiency were fundamental to the design brief.
‘Additionally, should Treasury agree to our petitions and the two sites be developed, it will unlock possibilities to free up other Commissioners’ properties to offer to those on our housing waiting list.’
Details of the petitions, together with architects’ impressions and specification overviews are available online at www.ramsey.gov.im or from the town clerk’s office, Ramsey town hall.
Photo - Aerial artist’s impression of the proposed Close Woirrey, left, and Mayfield Apartments developments.
