11 January 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
6, Auckland Terrace, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1af
The proposal involves replacing the front elevation windows of a mid-terrace late Georgian/early Victorian townhouse, which is a Registered Building (no.152), with painted hardwood sliding sash windows featuring Georgian bars.
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The key issue was whether the proposed replacement windows would detrimentally affect the building's special character as a Registered Building.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer judged the replacement windows enhance the special character of the Registered Building (no.152), replacing inappropriate modern UPVC units with sympathetic hardwood sash windows.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The proposal complies as the new windows respect the historic townscape of the terrace without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic interest. The officer found no detrimental effect, as the proposal improves upon the existing inappropriate windows.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920s buildings. Hardwood sliding sash windows are traditional and appropriate for this 1840-1851 building, replacing modern UPVC.
Environment Policy 35
Mentioned in conclusion as met, with the special character enhanced; specific requirements not detailed but assessed positively in context of Registered Building protection.
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.
No sash horns on windows
The replacement windows are not to include sash horns. Reason: To ensure that the replacement windows are in a Georgian style consistent with the building's special character.
do not oppose the application. A licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway
Highway Services Division raised no objection to the application, and Ramsey Town Commissioners initially requested a deferral due to COVID-19 meeting restrictions but later confirmed no objection.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No CommentDue to the current situation due to COVID-19 and following advice received from the Department of Infrastructure, the Board of Ramsey Town Commissioners will be unable to hold their next Board Meeting until at least Thursday 28th January, 2021.; Therefore, we respectfully request that your defer any decisions on the following applications until such time as the Commissioners have fully considered the proposals
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
