16 March 2023 · Delegated
6, Auckland Terrace, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1af
The application sought consent to add a new hopper and downpipe to the front elevation of No. 6 Auckland Terrace, Parliament Street, Ramsey — a mid-terrace three-storey Georgian townhouse that is a registered building. The existing drainage capacity was found to be insufficient during heavy downpours, causing the building to flood internally. The key planning question was whether the works would preserve the registered building and respect its special architectural and historic interest. The proposed downpipe was designed to match those already in place on the terrace in appearance and position. Officers were satisfied that the works were urgently needed to prevent further harm to the building, would not increase the total volume of water captured, and were in keeping with the character of the terrace.
The works were approved because they are necessary to protect the registered building from ongoing flood damage. The new downpipe matches existing pipework in appearance and position, preserving the character of the Georgian terrace. The proposals were found to comply with Isle of Man historic environment policies RB/3 and RB/5.
POLICY RB/3
Planning Policy Statements: 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).
POLICY RB/5
Planning Policy Statements: 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.
Condition 1
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
Condition 2
The Rainwater goods (gutters, downpipes, hopperheads and soil pipes shall be in: cast-iron; or, Cast aluminium and painted to match the building. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Conversion of office to an opticians (In association with 08/00006/CON)
Permitted
Registered Building consent for conversion of office to an opticians (In association with 08/00005/GB) Registered Building Nos. 152
Permitted
Registered Building consent to form new internal doorway between entrance lobby and reception room, RB Nos. 152
Permitted
Registered Building Consent for internal alterations (RB no 152)
Permitted
Registered Building consent for the installation of replacement railings and landscaping (In association with 10/00113/GB) Registered Building Nos. 152
Permitted
Installation of replacement railings and landscaping (In association with 10/00114/CON)
Permitted
Erection of advertising signage
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
