9 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ly
The proposal at 4 The Crofts, Castletown, involved stripping the existing paint, strap pointing, and partial render from the front elevation of an existing semi-detached dwelling, repointing the natural stonework, and repainting the bay windows and parapets.
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The officer assessed whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area character and be visually acceptable from public views.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, local amenities, or locality character. Officer found proposal respects surroundings, improves townscape by exposing stone aligning with streetscene, and has no amenity impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance, protecting special features. Officer concluded exposure of stone and mixed finishes preserve/enhance character, improving building and area appearance with precedents in locality.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area is material consideration per Planning Policy Statement 1/01. Proposal assessed as enhancing character by removing modern coatings and aligning with local mix of stone/render finishes.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highway Interest
No objection; considers proposals an improvement over prior state but advises reinstating traditional render as historic finish
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division responded with no highways interest (NHI) on 13.05.2020.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 13.05.2020; NHI
