30 November 2012 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority)
Harbourside, East Quay, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ba
The proposal involved replacing timber framed sliding sash windows with white UPVC framed double glazed sliding sash windows on the front and south side, and UPVC top opening casements on the rear annex and rear elevation, along with removing the existing render and applying new plain sand/cement render with a smooth p…
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The re-rendering significantly improved the appearance of the previously unkempt property, enhancing the character and quality of the Ramsey Conservation Area in compliance with Environment Policy 35.…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design, not adversely affect townscape character or amenity, and not increase flood risk. Officer assessed the modest retrospective works as compliant, improving appearance without harming street scene or locality.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment for sites with flooding potential. Modest scale deemed not to adversely impact Sulby 200-year Flood Zone or increase flooding chances, so no assessment needed.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Re-rendering enhanced the area; windows acceptable despite partial non-compliance as not detrimental.
Terraces
Presumption for retaining traditional uniform frontages on pre-1920s buildings including windows. Replacement windows tested against this; front complied, others deviated but justified.
Time limit
The re-rendering hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval for the installation of replacement windows and re-rendering works relates to drawing number SM12/293/1 date stamped 22nd October 2012.
no objection to the proposal
