10 August 2011 · Delegated
Ballure Cottage, Ballure Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1nl
This application sought Registered Building consent for internal works at Ballure Cottage, Ballure Road, Ramsey — a two-storey detached dwelling listed as Registered Building No. 212. The works involved removing an internal cupboard and installing stud work to allow for insulation. The case officer noted that the cupboard in question was of no specific architectural or historic interest. It had been built from modern softwood battening and hardboard, finished to appear period, rather than being an original feature of the listed building. The application was approved by delegated decision on 10 August 2011, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision. The officer found that the internal cupboard proposed for removal was of no specific architectural or historic interest, having been constructed from modern softwood and hardboard materials made to look period, so its removal would not harm the character of the listed building.
GENERAL CRITERIA APPLIED IN CONSIDERING REGISTERED BUILDING APPLICATIONS
Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
POLICY RB/3 General criteria applied in considering registered building applications The issues that are generally relevant to the consideration of all registered building applications are:- • The importance of the building, its intrinsic architectural and historic interest and rarity, relative to the Island as a whole and within the local context; • The particular physical features of the building (which may include its design, plan, materials or location) which justify its inclusion in the register; descriptions annexed to the entry in the register may draw attention to features of particular interest or value, but they are not exhaustive and other features of importance, (e.g. Interiors, murals, hidden fireplaces) may come to light after the building's entry in the register; • The building's setting and its contribution to the local scene, which may be very important, e.g. Where it forms an element in a group, park, garden or other townscape or landscape, or where it shares particular architectural forms or details with other buildings nearby (including other registered buildings).
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence.
Extensions of alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. 7.27 Change of Use of Registered Buildings 7.27.1The best use for a Registered Building is usually the use for which the building was designed. However, it is recognised that it is often necessary to look for a new use to secure the economic future of the b uilding. It is important therefore that any new use is appropriate and that physical alterations are sensitive to its character. (1) Curtilage is defined in Appendix 1
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the following information all date stamped 10 May 2011: A3 Drawing Number 01 - Site & Location Plan A3 First Floor plan A3 Photo showing the Landing Cupboard as existing 2 No. A4 colour photos showing the interior of the building
Installation of replacement windows and front door and repair works to dwelling (In association with 10/00395/CON)
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Installation of replacement windows and front door and repair works to dwelling (In association with 10/00394/GB)
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
