20 June 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
37, Mysore Cottages, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dx
The site is a single storey stone terraced cottage forming part of Mysore Cottages, a Registered Building (RB1), 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 officer noted the existing windows are not original (likely 1930s Crittall-style metal and timber frames with minor corrosion but not advanced decay) and policy prefers repair or like-for-like rep…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the replacement windows enhance the building's character, meeting this test.
General Policy 2
Relevant to development in historic contexts. Assessed as compliant given the respect for the Registered Building's character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. Replacement deemed non-detrimental and an enhancement.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses matching modern equivalents to existing, aligning with maintenance needs.
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
The replacement windows 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
