11 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
6, Albert Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jf
The site is a three-storey mid-terrace building at 6/7 Albert Street in Ramsey Town Centre, differing from its Victorian neighbours by lacking a parapet roof, having different symmetry, and featuring atypical central chimney stacks on the front and rear roof planes.
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The officer assessed that the central chimney stacks are not reflective of the dominant design style of the terrace, which features large prominent gable chimneys that add charm to the skyline; the su…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer tested the chimney removal against this, finding no harm due to the property's atypical modern appearance and non-dominant chimneys, unlike gable chimneys on neighbours.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but close to Conservation Area boundaries only if no detrimental effect on important views in/out. Assessed rear chimney visibility from Water Street but deemed non-prominent and not affecting key Conservation Area routes/views.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development in settlements must account for local character/identity of buildings/landscape. Officer considered proposal fits as chimneys not key to locality's historic features.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
The external roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, colour and finish. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
no objection to the proposal
Highway Services HDC and Ramsey Town Commissioners both raised no objections to application 23/00309/B for removal of central chimney stacks and replacement with matching slate tiles.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
