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 existing sash windows at School House within the 38-acre curtilage of King William's College, including upgrading to slim double glazing using the Ventrolla system, and adding one new matching sliding sash window to the first floor north elevation.
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The officer assessed the window repairs using the Ventrolla system, which involves timber repair with epoxy filler, draft exclusion, sash removal for cleaning, and slim double glazing; this was deemed…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Registered Buildings' fabric and setting, landscape quality, and no unacceptable pollution. The officer found the proposals do not detrimentally impact the character, preserving the building and complying fully.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Repairs and new matching window were assessed as not detrimental, preserving character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. Proposals use timber sash windows matching originals, with Ventrolla system retaining historic appearance.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, and setting. Officer evaluated against these, finding no harm to intrinsic interest, features, or contribution to local scene.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting special character unless justified; requires demonstration of necessity and impact assessment. Proposals justified as repairs with full details showing no harm, including cumulative effects consideration.
Category a) of Windows Policy 1/98
Prefers repair of original windows in Registered Buildings; replacements must match exactly unless exceptional. Repairs using Ventrolla preferred over full replacement, with new window matching all respects.
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 objections raised
