20 June 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Director of Planning and Building Control)
37, Mysore Cottages, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1dx
The proposal involves installing replacement glazed casements in the existing non-original stone mullioned window on the front elevation of number 37 Mysore Cottages, part of a terrace of four single-storey stone cottages designated as Registered Building No. 10.
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The officer noted the existing windows are not original (likely 1930s replacements with timber upper casements and Crittall metal lower frames) and show limited corrosion, but replacement is justified…
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 and maintain terrace uniformity, thus complying.
General Policy 2
General development policy considered alongside heritage protections. Assessed as compliant in conclusion with no specific issues raised.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special 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 non-original windows, aligning with policy for replacements.
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.
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
