3 June 2016 · Delegated
9, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1af
This application sought Registered Building consent for two internal works at 9 Auckland Terrace, Parliament Street, Ramsey: the installation of an additional hair washing sink within an already approved salon area, and the replacement of the existing staircase serving the ground and basement floors. The property is a mid-terrace three-storey townhouse of traditional Georgian form, forming part of the built frontage on the north side of the western end of Parliament Street. As a Registered Building, any works affecting its character required formal consent. The central planning consideration was whether the proposed works would harm the special qualities of the Registered Building. The application was approved on 3 June 2016, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by the Interim Director of Planning and Building Control acting on behalf of the Department. The key planning consideration was the effect of the proposed works on the special qualities of the Registered Building, and the works were found to be acceptable.
Retail Uses
The area is identified as being part of the Town Centre (mixed use)
n space. It is recommended that the D.L.G.E., in consultation with the Commissioners, should seek to improve and enhance the amount and quality of open space within the town centre (reference: Policy R/TC/P16). It is also considered that improvements to advertising and signage can enhance the visual qualities of the town centre and, where appropriate, agreed measures should be implemented at the earliest opportunity (reference: Policy R/TC/P17). ## Policies and Recommendations
Upper Floors
The area is identified as being part of the Town Centre (mixed use)
on, it is considered that residential use on upper floors of commercial buildings should continue to be permitted in order to assist in the buildings' maintenance and refurbishment (reference: Policy R/TC/P3). ## Traffic Management
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 "Conservation of the Historic Environment"
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
General criteria applied in considering Registered Building applications
The issues that are generally relevant to the consideration of all registered building applications
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).
Use
In considering a proposal for change of use of a registered building
POLICY RB/4 USE In considering a proposal for change of use of a registered building, the principal aim should be to identify the optimum viable use that is compatible with the fabric, interior and setting of the building, all of which affect its special character as a building of merit. An applicant will have to illustrate that the effect of any proposed changes upon the architectural and historic interest of the building will be minimised.
Condition 1
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
