18 June 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
King Williams College, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
The proposal involves repairing and refurbishing the existing sash and casement windows at School House within King William's College using the Ventrolla renovation system, which includes epoxy timber repairs, draught exclusion, slim double glazing, and improved sash operation, plus installing one new sliding sash wind…
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the character of the Registered Building, emphasizing that repairs using the Ventrolla system—widely used in heritage contexts—are of a 'repair nature' …
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Registered Buildings' fabric and setting. Officer found proposals preserve character with no detrimental impact, complying fully.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Repairs and new matching window deemed non-detrimental, preserving character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Ventrolla uses painted timber repairs matching originals, satisfying the preference.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, features, and setting. Officer assessed physical features like windows, finding repairs and new window retain special interest.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations unless justified; requires demonstration of necessity and minimal impact. Proposals justified as repairs with full details showing no harm to character or setting.
Category a) of Windows Policy 1/98
Prefers repair of original windows or exact matching replacements. Ventrolla repairs existing timber sashes matching originals in all respects, with double glazing having limited impact.
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 objections raised
Castletown Town Commissioners considered the application at their Board meeting on 6th May 2014 and raised no objections.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following were considered at a Board meeting dated 6th May 2014, and no objections raised; 14/00471/GB
