20 March 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Milntown Mansion, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ab
The proposal involves creating two doorways by removing two existing timber-framed Georgian-style sliding-sash windows and the supporting walling below them on the north-facing rear elevation of Milntown Mansion, within an enclosed courtyard.
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The proposal is modest in scale and located on a part of the building not readily visible to the public, minimising any impact on the building's setting.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the modest rear courtyard works as compliant due to replication of existing Georgian features and lack of public visibility.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Alterations justified as not detrimental, supported by Conservation Officer; one opening reverses prior infilling.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Timber doors with matching paint and glazing profiles satisfy this; detailed drawings required by condition.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the creation of two doorways from existing windows on the rear north-facing side elevation, shown in drawing no. SM12/272/1, received on 2 February 2012.
Materials approval
PRIOR to the commencement of any building works, further large scale (1:10) detail drawings of the doors to indicate the framing detail, material and glazing bar profiles shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Approved Unanimous
Recommend approval has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
