23 April 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
41, Mysore Cottages, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dx
The site is a single-storey stone terraced cottage (number 41 in a row of four) that is a Registered Building, located on the northern side of Waterloo Road in a residential area of Ramsey characterised by terrace housing and flats.
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The existing windows are not original (likely 1930s replacements with timber and Crittall-style metal frames), showing decay and corrosion that is adversely affecting the surrounding stonework, with c…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings and their settings without causing environmental harm. The officer found the replacement protects the building by addressing corrosion damage and enhances character via matching modern units.
General Policy 2
General development policy considering impacts on heritage. Assessed as compliant since works respect the Registered Building's character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Replacement deemed non-detrimental and an enhancement due to like-for-like nature and repair necessity.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Modern equivalent matches existing non-original windows, justified by policy allowing exact replicas where repair impracticable.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Painting to match terrace
The replacement window sections/panes hereby approved shall be painted to match the existing in the adjoining properties and shall be retained as such. Reason: To ensure the continuity of the colour scheme throughout the front elevation of the terrace.
no objection
