13 November 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
10, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jp
The proposal involves replacing damaged timber windows on the Cannell's Lane and Water Street elevations with uPVC framed units that match the existing glazing bar patterns, and replacing two ground floor windows on Water Street with 2.7m wide by 2.6m high inward-opening timber double doors, along with re-rendering the…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35, focusing on whether it would preserve or enhance the Ramsey Conservation Area character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, residential amenity, or highway safety. Officer found proposal compliant as window replacements and timber doors preserve Conservation Area character despite uPVC material and changed openings, with overall refurbishment benefiting streetscene; highway condition addresses safety.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character and protecting special features. Proposal accepted as timber doors and matching-glazing windows preserve essential character despite not fully matching original openings, distinguishing from prior refused modern doors; wider renovation enhances area.
Terraces
Presumes retention of traditional uniform frontages on pre-1920s terraces, including traditional windows (size, style, glazing, pattern, section). Proposal partially meets by matching glazing patterns but uses uPVC and changes openings; accepted as exception given poor existing condition and site-specific context.
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.
Window glazing patterns
All replacement windows must follow the existing glazing bar patterns of the windows which they replace, or in cases where windows had been removed as of 16th October 2019, replicate the adjacent window on the same elevation of the site property. Reason: To ensure the preservation of the character and appearance of the site and Conservation Area in accordance with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
No vehicle access
The timber double door hereby approved as per 2991/19 Drawing No.100 shall not be used to provide access into the building for any motor vehicle. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
no objection
do not oppose the application
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and DOI Highways Division have no objection to the proposed alterations, window replacements, and installation of timber double doors at 10 Water Street, Ramsey.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 16.10.19; DNO
