12 May 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Riverside Cottage, Bridge Lane, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3de
The proposal involves replacing the existing front windows and door at Riverside Cottage, RB 218, with double-glazed timber windows and a door that match the current style, opening method, and form.
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special regard to preserving the building's special architectural or historic interest.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed that the matching replacement windows and door protect the building's special interest, satisfying the policy.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations that detrimentally affect a Registered Building's special character. The replacements replicate the existing units, preserving rather than harming the character.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Sets general criteria for registered building applications, considering importance, physical features, and setting. The officer found the proposal respects these features by matching existing design and materials.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving features of special interest, with presumption against alterations unless justified. Justification provided via perished frames and exact replication tipped the balance in favour.
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.
no objection to the proposals
