27 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
23, Mill Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ag
The proposal involves replacing the existing slate roof on a traditional Manx cottage over 100 years old at 23 Mill Street in Castletown's Conservation Area with new natural Cupa 12 natural grey slates, including associated works like new felt, battens, insulation, and leadwork.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35, which requires development in a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character or appearance, and found the use of natural slat…
Environment Policy 34
Expresses a preference for the use of traditional materials in the extension, alteration or maintenance of pre-1920s buildings. The officer assessed the replacement natural slate roof on this over-100-year-old Manx cottage as appropriate and compliant, matching the site's traditional characteristics.
Environment Policy 35
Requires that development within a Conservation Area preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Area. The proposal was found to use natural slate suitable for the traditional property in the terrace, thereby preserving the Conservation Area's character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment
Echoes ENV35 on preserving Conservation Areas. The officer confirmed the material choice aligns with this guidance for historic properties.
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 objection but advise that there may be a need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the replacement slate roof proposal subject to a condition advising the applicant about potential need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised there maybe a need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
