4 June 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority)
8, Albion Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lw
The proposal involves renewing the original slate roof on both front and rear elevations of a mid-Victorian registered town house using matching reclaimed Welsh slate, and re-roofing two non-original modern dormer windows (front and rear) with 22mm plywood and GRP coating to replace inadequate chipboard and felt.
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the Registered Building (RB151), a mid-Victorian town house of special architectural interest with authentic features like six-over-six timber sash wind…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed the roof renewal and dormer re-roofing as protective measures using matching materials, ensuring no harm to the building's special interest or townscape contribution.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance of pre-1920 buildings. Reclaimed Welsh slate matches the original roof, satisfying the policy for authentic repair.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. Though not explicitly stated as in a Conservation Area, the terrace's neo-classical features are protected; works maintain symmetry and appearance.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a sample of all roofing materials to be used has been provided on site and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The approved sample(s) shall be kept on site for reference until the development is completed. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no stated objections to the proposals
