Maintenance and plans for abandoned property

Summary

A request was made regarding the maintenance, safety, and future plans for the abandoned Cooil Ny Marrey property in Ramsey. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting local housing committees instead.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information regarding the maintenance or plans for Cooil Ny Marrey.
• The property has been abandoned for over two years with residents having moved out.
• Concerns were raised about unsafe premises, tall grass, dog fouling, and youths breaking in.
• Requesters were advised to contact the Ramsey and Northern District Housing Committee or Ramsey Town Commissioners.
• The request was formally closed on 3 July 2024.

Data Disclosed

• 2+ years
• 2024-07-01
• 2024-07-03
• 3949089
• +44 1624 810100
• IM1 2RF

Original Request

Cooil Ny Marrey in Ramsey was abandoned 2+ years ago and residents moved out. Since that the property has been left to decay. The grounds around on Approach Road are left until the grass verges are very tall and there is a triangle of grass backing onto the pathway joining Approach road to the Prom which has not been touched and is now popular to allow dog fouling. Numerous calls to the police when youths break into the property with small fire recently. Some windows boarded up some not and the buildings are not secure. in a Who is responsible for the overall maintenance to insure public safety is maintained....such as loose roof tiles, unsafe premises and now long grasses with faeces and rubbish which are not sanitary and can attract unsavoury and unwanted pests. What are the plans for the site and and timescales Why given the housing crisis can it not be converted to low cost accommodation whilst not suitable for care would be ideal for singles or families needing shelter

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Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 3949089 3 July 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 1 July 2024, which states:

"Cooil Ny Marrey in Ramsey was abandoned 2+ years ago and residents moved out. Since that the property has been left to decay. The grounds around on Approach Road are left until the grass verges are very tall and there is a triangle of grass backing onto the pathway joining Approach road to the Prom which has not been touched and is now popular to allow dog fouling. Numerous calls to the police when youths break into the property with small fire recently. Some windows boarded up some not and the buildings are not secure. in a
Who is responsible for the overall maintenance to insure public safety is maintained....such as loose roof tiles, unsafe premises and now long grasses with faeces and rubbish which are not sanitary and can attract unsavoury and unwanted pests.
What are the plans for the site and and timescales
Why given the housing crisis can it not be converted to low cost accommodation whilst not suitable for care would be ideal for singles or families needing shelter"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to contact Ramsey and Northern District Housing Committee +44 1624 810100 or via email - housing@rtc.gov.im and Ramsey Town Commissioners who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 3949089 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will

be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.