15 March 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, Milner Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1aj
The site is 4 Milner Terrace, a traditional two-storey mid-terraced cottage in Castletown, within a Predominantly Residential area and the town's Conservation Area. The proposal involves replacing an existing rear roof light measuring around 51cm by 35cm with a new centre-pivot Velux roof light of 55cm by 78cm, white p…
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The officer noted that the existing rooflight is not visible from public view, shielded by the orientation of the terraces, and similarly the proposed slightly larger rooflight (55cm x 78cm) will not …
Environment Policy 35
EP35 states: 'Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.' The officer assessed that the proposed rooflight, like the existing one, is not visible from public view due to terrace orientation, thus having no adverse impact and complying with the policy. This echoes Planning Policy Statement 1/01 on conservation.
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.
