21 March 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Dance)
16, Albion Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lw
The application sought full planning approval for refurbishment works to a three-storey terraced dwelling in Ramsey, including repairs to floors, staircases, fireplaces, windows, balcony, and rainwater goods, plus internal rearrangements for a kitchen, wetroom, store, en-suites, and family bathroom.
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The key consideration was the impact on the Registered Building, examined in detail by the Conservation Officer who concluded the proposals were mainly repairs with minor amendments that would not det…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, highways. Officer noted little discernible impact on amenity or highways, and Conservation assessment confirmed no harm to townscape character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building character. Conservation Officer assessed repairs and minor internal changes as acceptable, protecting or enhancing special interest.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, setting. Applied to assess terrace context, historic detailing like fireplaces/ceiling roses, and group contribution; proposals preserved these.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting character unless justified. Proposals justified as repairs with full methodology discussed; cumulative impact considered low.
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 following drawn information: Drawing No. 514 - 02 Existing Floor Plans date stamped 13 Jul 2012; Drawing No. 514 - 03A Proposed Floor Plans date stamped 27 Nov 2012; Drawing No. 514 - 04A Proposed Elevations / Plans date stamped 27 Nov 2012; Sketch Detail Sheet No.1 date stamped 13 Jul 2012; A4 sheet date stamped 13 Jul 2012 showing the rainwater goods and the Sash Windows; Existing Property Photographic Record date stamped 13 Jul 2012.
Fireplaces reinstatement
All fireplaces removed during the construction period, are to be reinstated in their original locations on completion of works.
Balcony repair materials
The works to repair and replace sections of the balcony must be carried out in cast iron in a pattern that matches the exiting in terms of material, detailing and fixing.
Ground floor window replication
For the avoidance of any doubt, the Ground Floor window to the Front Elevation MUST be a faithfull replication of the existing paired sliding sash window in painted timber in terms of its opening method and framing details.
fully Support the proposal
do not oppose the application
