17 April 2023 · Delegated
4, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eu
This application sought Registered Building consent to replace seven window sashes at 4 Victoria Terrace, Douglas — two on the front elevation and five on the rear. The property forms part of Victoria Terrace (RB 187), a row of six pairs of semi-detached houses designed in a neo-classical style by John Robinson in 1843. The officer's report noted that the existing sashes are not original historic features and appear to have been replaced relatively recently. This was evident from the glazing bar detail, which does not match the surviving historic window on the front of the building. The application was also amended during the process to revise the cost estimate and window details. Consent was permitted by delegated decision on 17 April 2023.
Registered Building consent was granted on 17 April 2023 for the replacement of seven window sashes at 4 Victoria Terrace. The officer noted that the existing sashes are not historic and appear to have been replaced relatively recently, as their glazing bar detail does not match the surviving historic window to the front. Replacing them with new sashes was therefore considered acceptable in terms of preserving the character and special interest of the registered building.
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).
RB/5 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.
Installation of a replacement roof and front elevation external door to utility room (In association with 16/00395/CON)
Permitted
Registered Building consent for the installation of a replacement roof and front elevation external door to utility room (In association with 16/00394/GB)
Permitted
