22 January 2018 · Planning Committee
Lorne House, Douglas Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1az
The proposal seeks to change the use of Lorne House, a three-storey Georgian mansion and registered building in grounds of approximately 2.5 hectares, to an educational/visitor centre, exhibition space, cinema, functions, training with associated kitchen and offices, without any physical alterations to the building.
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The officer concluded the change of use would not harm the character or special interest of the registered building as no physical alterations are proposed, relying instead on preservation of historic…
Environment Policy 33
Requires change of use of Registered Buildings only if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to character. Officer assessed no alterations proposed, use preserves historic features essential to interest, generates income for maintenance without modern intrusions like ventilation.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. Proposal enhances by bringing historically important building into public/tourism use without changes, protecting special features.
Transport Policy 1
New development close to public transport, pedestrian, cycle and rail routes. Site 200m from town centre with bus/rail access, cycle stands proposed.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Priority signage
Prior to the proposed use coming into operation, signage in accordance with a scheme to be approved by the Department, shall be erected at the entrance to the property giving priority to vehicles entering the property in accordance with a drawing to be approved by the Department. The signage shall be maintained thereafter. Reason: To prevent vehicles waiting on the highway to enter the property in the interest of highway safety.
Travel plan
Prior to the proposed use coming into operation a travel plan (including but not limited to coaches/buses entering the site) shall be submitted to and approved by the Department and implemented in accordance with these details. Reason: To ensure the needs of pedestrians and alternative travel options are prioritised and promoted by the applicant in the interest of highway safety.
fully support the application, considering that the building is a significant one within the history of the town and the proposal to bring it into the public realm should be applauded
does not oppose this application subject to conditions for signage and travel plan
in complete support, believes the Island needs this venue, would bring life to former capital
Highways Division deferred their response pending a transport statement due to increased traffic concerns, while Castletown Commissioners fully supported the proposal to bring Lorne House into public use.
Key concern: increased traffic impact on access without transport statement
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentA transport statement is required including an assessment of the suitability of the access and the junction at Douglas Street to accomodate the additional traffic.; Highway Services requests that this application is deferred to allow the applicant to provide the information necessary for the implications of this application to be considered.; In the absence of this information the application should be refused for failing to provide adequate information.
Castletown Commissioners
SupportMy board have asked to me write to you and confirm that they are fully supportive of this proposal.; Lorne House is a significant building in the history of the town and the proposal to bring it into the public realm should be applauded.
