12 February 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
12, Albion Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lw
The proposal involves installing replacement windows and a front door on the three-storey terraced property at 12 Albion Terrace, a Registered Building (No. 151), to match original features observed elsewhere in the terrace, such as sliding sash windows with specific glazing bars and a panelled door with fanlight.
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The key issue was whether the alterations would detrimentally affect the Registered Building's character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the proposal enhances the building's fabric by replacing inappropriate uPVC with accurate timber facsimiles, complying with part (a).
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character. The replacement matches originals in design and materials, enhancing townscape without harm, complying with part (c).
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The proposal improves character by reinstating original-style features, avoiding detriment.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Painted timber matches traditional materials used in originals.
Category a) of Windows Policy 1/98
Requires replacement windows to be identical to originals in opening, materials, design if repair impracticable; strictly applied. Proposed are 'fair approximations' matching these aspects.
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.
Details of door and windows
No works shall take place until details of the following items, to include elevations and sections at a scale of 1:10, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department: (a) Door, and (b) Windows. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this Registered Building.
have no objections hereto
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal for installation of replacement windows and door at 12, Albion Terrace.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 19th November, 2014 and have no objection to the proposal.
