21 February 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
24, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ps
The proposal involves renovation of Finch House, a two-storey Georgian-style registered building used as offices, with works including replacing concrete roof tiles with slate on the northern slope, renewing four decayed windows to match originals, replacing Velux windows with conservation style, renewing the decayed f…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, Environment Policy 32, and Policy RB/5, which require that alterations to registered buildings do not detrimentally affect their special arc…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 supports development in suitable locations; applied here to ensure works to registered building in 'Predominantly Offices' area comply with character preservation. Officer found proposal acceptable as it enhances rather than harms the building.
Environment Policy 32
ENV32 states extensions or alterations to registered buildings detrimentally affecting special interest will not be permitted. Assessed external works as replicating historic detailing without detriment; slate roof and window replacements seen as enhancements.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to renovation works, as shown in the following drawings; Basement (Existing), Basement (Proposed), Ground Floor (Existing), Ground Floor (Proposed), First Floor (Existing), Second Floor (Existing), Second Floor (Proposed), Front Elevation (Existing), Front Elevation (Proposed), Rear Elevation (Existing), Rear Elevation (Proposed), Right Gable Elevation (Existing), Right Gable Elevation (Proposed), Renewal of Decayed Porch Structure and detail of joists, all date stamped 22 November 2010.
Window details
The replacement windows must be in a pattern identical to the originals, in terms of opening, glazing pattern and framing material (i.e. painted timber, not stained, Sliding Sash). All details such as framing horns and any mouldings in the existing windows must be faithfully replicated.
Porch details approval
Prior to the commencement of works to the front porch, large scale (1:20) detail drawings of the proposed porch are to be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority and thereafter the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
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