27 April 2005 · Planning Committee
Point Of Ayre Lighthouse, Cranstal, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bs
The application sought permission to replace the existing painted timber sliding sash windows in the Point of Ayre Lighthouse (Registered Building RB 147, built in 1818 by Robert Stevenson) with uPVC tilt and turn sliding sash windows. The site is located at Lighthouse, Cranstal, Bride, Ramsey, IM7 4BS.
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The proposed uPVC tilt and turn sliding sash windows were considered unacceptable due to their material and style being out of keeping with the Registered Building (RB 147), detrimentally altering its…
Policy RB15 in Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Policy RB15 protects the character of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed the uPVC windows as out of keeping in material (uPVC vs. painted timber) and style, causing detrimental alteration to the building's character. No justification was provided for full replacement over repair, failing the policy test for historic fabric preservation.
no adverse traffic impacts
nothing further to add to previous - still approve plans
