20 March 2012 · Development Control Manager under delegated authority
Milntown Mansion, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ab
The proposal involves removing two timber-framed Georgian-style sliding-sash windows and the supporting walling below them on the northern elevation of an ancillary wing at Milntown Mansion, replacing them with timber doors featuring top-half Georgian-style glazing painted dark green to match existing frames.
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The Conservation Officer assessed the proposal against Policy RB/5 (Alterations and Extensions) and RB/3 (General Criteria) from Planning Policy Statement 1/01, and Environment Policy 32, concluding t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local amenities. Assessed as compliant given minor scale and courtyard location not impacting wider setting.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special architectural/historic character. Conservation Officer found no detrimental impact, justifying works as desirable for access/fire escape.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses timber doors matching existing green-painted frames with Georgian glazing; condition requires further 1:10 details for approval.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
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 and details 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.
recommend approval of the application
