87/04540/BApproved
Erection of a garage at rear of 6 Albion Terrace, Lezayre Road, Ramsey
19 August 2021 · Delegated
4, Albion Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2lw
This application sought Registered Building consent for internal alterations and the erection of a rear garage at 4 Albion Terrace, Lezayre Road, Ramsey. The property forms part of Albion Terrace (Registered Building No. 151), a fine neoclassical terrace of nine mid-19th century properties. The central planning question was whether the proposed garage would preserve the registered building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest. Officers noted that while the front of the terrace is uniform in character, the rear already shows considerable variety, with a mix of outriggers, open parking areas, and small garages of differing roof styles accessing onto the rear lane. The application was approved by delegated decision on 19 August 2021, with two conditions attached.
The application was approved on 19 August 2021. The key planning question was whether the proposed rear garage would preserve the registered building, its setting, and any features of special architectural or historic interest. The decision concluded that it would, and consent was granted.
General criteria applied in considering registered building applications
The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01
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
The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01
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.
Condition 1
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
Sample materials
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs and the proposed doors have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
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