25 January 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
8-10, Peel Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jh
Mrs Jose Anne Mason applied to install replacement uPVC top-opening casement windows (with 3/4 split vertical bars at first floor and 50/50 at second floor) in eight front elevation windows of 8-10 Peel Street, Ramsey, a three-storey terraced property used as a ground floor restaurant with flats above.
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The officer considered the site within Ramsey Conservation Area, where Environment Policy 35 requires development to preserve or enhance the character or appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Policy 35 states: 'Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.' The officer tested the window replacement against this, finding the uPVC casements' different opening method (top-opening vs sliding sash) and glazing pattern (3/4 and 50/50 splits vs original) would harm the Conservation Area's character, especially on the publicly visible front elevation. Unlike precedents where poor windows justified uPVC as enhancement, here originals contribute positively.
no objection
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed installation of replacement windows to the front elevation at 8-10 Peel Street, Ramsey.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
