12 March 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
4, Market Hill, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jt
The proposal involves replacing the existing black painted timber framed windows on the ground floor shop front of a two-storey pre-1921 hairdresser's salon on a curved corner site at 4 Market Hill, Ramsey.
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The proposal replaces timber framed shop front windows with black UPVC frames, attempting to replicate the existing framework appearance.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape or amenity. Officer assessed proposal conforms to the essence of this policy as it enhances appearance without adverse visual impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Officer found proposal enhances character and appearance of the property and wider area.
Guidance on replacement windows in Conservation Areas
Requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfare to have same method of opening, pattern, glazing bars, and frame sections as originals if repair impracticable. Proposal deviates in casement configuration and uses UPVC instead of timber, but benefits outweigh strict requirements as it enhances appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of replacement windows to shop front at ground level in the building known as 4 Market Hill, Ramsey, shown in drawing no. 12/898/1 and 12/898/2, received on 06 February 2012.
no objection to the proposal
