Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
Description Of Application Site
- The application site is a 4 storey building is situated on West Quay in Ramsey
- The site is set within a Conservation Area.
- The existing windows appear to be timber casement windows
Proposal
- The proposal is to install uPVC windows to replace the existing windows on the site elevation.
- The replacement windows will be side opening casement windows.
Relevant Planning History
- 04/02366/C - Change of use from office / show room to a therapy room – granted 4.01.2005
- 04/02357/D - Relocation of advertising sign – approved on 02.02.2005
- 00/00610/D - Erection of signage – approved 08.08.2000
Development Plan Policies
- Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
- Planning Circular 1/98 – The alteration and replacement of windows
Statutory Consultation Responses
- Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection
Public Responses
- Press notice were posted on 20.4.06
- Representations have been received from SPMCE,
- SPMCE have made the following comments:
- These two applications are somewhat mixed-up and I don't think all the right documents are complete in each file. However enough detail remains to indicate that the existing windows are not original and are quite un-sympathetic in different ways. Those to be used on the Post Office Lane frontage, in being plain, single-pane types, might just be acceptable but those on the Harbour frontage need a more appropriate design. Other warehouse and ex-warehouse building in Ramsey can offer examples which could be followed and we are not convinced that sliding sashes would be inappropriate.
- The Society OBJECTS to the present scheme.
Issues
- SPMCE have made comment in relation to this application and another application which is for the replacement of window on the front elevation. Since there seem to be content with the windows on side elevation. I shall assume the objection from them relates to the replacement windows on the front elevation.
- The application site is within a Conservation Area. The windows to be replaced are set at a high level within the side elevation. The windows are not readily visible from the public highway.
- Following consultation with the Conservation Officer, it is considered the replacement windows proposed in this application are acceptable for this elevation.
Conclusion
I therefore recommend that permission be granted subject to condition attached in the schedule.
Party Status
I consider that the following should be granted party status due to them being a Statutory Consultee:
- Ramsey Town Commissioners
I consider that the following do not meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should not be afforded interested party status:
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 19.06.2006
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the installation of uPVC windows to replace existing to side elevation as shown in drawing numbers 00617/1; 00617/2, photographs and window details date stamped 7th April 2006.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 3/16/06
Signed: [Handwritten signature] M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
