10 February 2022 · 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, a grand historic building dating back to the 16th century with Gothic revival features from the 1830s, and reinstating it as a door at floor level with a new timber door featuring glazing panels painted to match existing joinery…
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The officer considered the preservation of Milntown (RB168), a building of clear architectural presence and historic interest within established grounds, focusing on its special architectural or histo…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of the building's importance, intrinsic architectural/historic interest, particular physical features justifying registration, and setting. Officer assessed these for Milntown, noting its architectural presence and historic interest, and found proposals acceptable as they do not harm these aspects.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting special character unless justified with evidence of desirability/necessity and impact assessment; considers cumulative effects. Proposals justified by historical evidence of prior door, traditional design in service wing; no cumulative harm identified.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance Registered Buildings and their settings. Officer found proposals protect the fabric and setting of Milntown.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Alteration deemed non-detrimental due to matching character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. New door uses traditional timber matching existing joinery.
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.
approved unanimously (07.01.2022)
no highway interest in the application (16.12.21)
Lezayre Parish Commissioners unanimously approved the application, and DOI Highways Division confirmed no highways interest.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16.12.2021
