17 May 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
2, Barrack Lane, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1be
The proposal involved replacing the existing blue timber front doors, which feature vertical panels and glazing, with white uPVC doors having a large glazing panel on top at 2 and 3 Barrack Lane, Ramsey. These are two mid-terrace dwellings in a row of traditional Manx design houses within the Ramsey Conservation Area.
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The officer determined that the proposed white uPVC doors with a large glazing panel would not respect the material, finish, or panel arrangement of the existing blue timber doors featuring vertical p…
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 requires developments to preserve or enhance conservation areas. The officer found the uPVC doors fail to reflect traditional Manx character, adversely affecting the Ramsey Conservation Area, townscape, and locality, thus non-compliant.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g) addresses design, materials, and conservation. The proposal's mismatch in material, finish, panel scale, and arrangement does not respect the existing building design or preserve conservation area character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 protects conservation areas. The doors neither preserve nor enhance the area's appearance, detracting from traditional front elevations.
no objection to this proposal
no highway interest in this application
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 24/00272/B, while Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the installation of replacement front doors at 2 & 3 Barrack Lane, Ramsey.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00272/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
