21 January 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Our Lady Star Of The Seas And St Maughold, Queens Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1bh
The application sought consent to add a single-storey uPVC conservatory to the rear elevation of Thie Yn Taggyrt, the Presbytery linked to the church Our Lady Star of the Seas and St Maughold, a Registered Building (No. 80) designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and located in Ramsey's Conservation Area.
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The officer concluded that the proposed uPVC conservatory fails to preserve or enhance the character of the Registered Building or the Conservation Area, directly contravening Environment Policy 32 (e…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect character of townscape. Listed as material but not specifically tested in assessment, with focus on other policies.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. Officer found proposal fails this test as conservatory does not preserve character of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott-designed building.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration, or extension of pre-1921 buildings. uPVC conservatory deemed inappropriate and detrimental to character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Conservatory on rear of Presbytery fails to meet this in Ramsey Conservation Area.
Policy RB/U: Ecclesiastical buildings
Same rules apply as other Registered Buildings; proposals less likely if markedly affecting historic merit or architectural character. Acknowledges modern congregation needs but requires assessment of impact.
no objection to the proposed development
do not oppose the proposed development
