10 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Milntown Mansion, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ab
The proposal involves removing a timber sash window from the rear service wing of Milntown Mansion (RB168), a Gothic revival registered building dating back to the 1830s, and reinstating a traditional timber door with glazing panels painted to match existing joinery.
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies requiring preservation of the registered building's special architectural or historic interest, its setting, and features of value.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a registered building's special interest. The proposal was found not to affect character detrimentally due to its minor, restorative nature in the rear wing.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for alterations to pre-1920 buildings. The new timber door with glazing panels matches existing joinery, satisfying this preference.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance registered buildings and their settings. The works protect the fabric without adverse impact.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, and character. The minor alteration respects the historic building's character.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
approved unanimously
no highway interest in the application
Lezayre Parish Commissioners unanimously approved the application after deferring their decision; DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16.12.2021
