31 October 2006 · Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and the Environment
Ballure Church House, Walpole Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1na
The proposal sought registered building consent for installing clear leaded windows in place of original stained glass ones that were missing or damaged, plus introducing porch windows and roof lights, linked to a related planning application for converting the redundant church into a dwelling.
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The officer recommended refusal primarily because replacing original stained glass windows with clear leaded glass was an unacceptable alteration to the registered building's character, as stained gla…
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires alterations to registered buildings to preserve their special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed the clear glass replacements as an inappropriate design change that harmed the building's appearance and character, failing the policy test. Planning Circular 1/98 para 5 (Category a) Registered Buildings) was also cited, emphasizing protection of original features like stained glass.
