23 March 2009 · Planning Committee
Ballure Church House, Walpole Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1na
The proposal involved replacing stained glass windows at St Mary's Church, a single-storey detached registered building (No. 090) on a corner plot in a predominantly residential area of Ramsey, by reproducing the original stained glass in stainless steel frames hinged to open inwards, retaining the existing clear leade…
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the retention of clear leaded glass windows in conjunction with the reinstatement of stained glass windows fitted behind represents an unacceptab…
Environment Policy 32
Cited in refusal alongside other policies; requires protection of the surrounding landscape and building character. The works were found to detrimentally affect the appearance of the registered building.
General Policy 2
This overarching policy requires development to safeguard heritage assets and amenity. The proposal conflicted as it did not preserve or enhance the registered building's character.
No Objection
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposed installation of replacement stained glass windows and two roof lights at St. Mary's Church.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
The original application 08/01411/CON for registered building consent to install replacement stained glass windows and two roof lights at St Mary's Church was refused on 20 March 2009. The applicant Mr J Scaife, via agent Guy J Thompson, lodged an appeal on 26 March 2009 (AP09/0056), which was accepted by the Minister on 31 March 2009. The appeal process involved referral to an independent person appointed by the Council of Ministers for written representations and a potential public inquiry. The council was requested to submit a full statement of case by 28 April 2009. The appeal was withdrawn by the applicants on 6 May 2009, causing the original refusal decision to stand.
Precedent Value
This appeal sets no substantive precedent due to withdrawal before any hearing or decision by the independent person. Future applicants should ensure commitment to proceeding through the full appeal process, including submission of statements and preparation for inquiry, to avoid wasted effort.
