4 July 2017 · Planning Committee
Queens Pier Entrance, Stanley Mount East, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1np
The proposal involves essential stabilisation and protection works to Queen's Pier, the Isle of Man's only remaining Victorian pier, focusing on the first three bays from the landward side. This includes installing a service duct under the decking, widening the walkway by 1.52m on each side using matching materials, re…
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The key issue was whether the proposals would detrimentally affect the character of the Registered Building, per Environment Policy 32.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the stabilisation works protect the pier's fabric without detriment, complying with part (a).
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, form, design, and not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Assessed compliant under parts (c) and (g) due to minimal impact from matching materials and necessary repairs.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Key test applied to all works; officer concluded no detrimental impact from repair methodology.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Satisfied by use of matching materials for metalwork, decking, and timbers.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, physical features, and setting. Officer weighed pier's Victorian rarity and historic interest against minimal impacts from repairs.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting character unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact assessment. Works justified as essential maintenance enabling re-use, with no cumulative detriment.
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.
no objection
do not oppose
supports the project to restore the pier
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed refurbishment and repair of Queens Pier.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
